Albert R. Albrecht Jr.

Albert “Al” Raymond Albrecht Jr., resident of Milwaukee, WI for 52 years was born to eternal life on December 14 at the age of 86 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the Milwaukee Veteran’s Hospital. In 1948, he married the love of his life, Doris (nee Grenier) who he met and married in their hometown of Two Rivers WI. They were very much in love and inseparable for 62 years. Al was a loving father to Debbie (Dale) Pawlowski, Karen (Rick) Skibba, Bonnie (Jeff) Koeberl, Bruce (Cindy), Dale (Wanda), and Judy Walker who was considered an adopted daughter. He was also a doting Grandpa to Jason, Michael, Kristy, Nick, Melissa, Matthew, Ashlee, Jeff, Angie, and Sherman and proud great- grandfather of Nathan, Eva, and Jordan. He left behind his brother Roger (Joyce) Albrecht and sister Charleen (John) Steinhauer and was preceded in death by his brother Reverend Lyle (Judy) Albrecht, father Albert Albrecht Sr., mother Ruby (Meverden), and stepmother Christine (Althen). He served bravely in World War II in a secret unit referred to as the “Ghost Army,” whose task was to deceive the Germans throughout Europe purely through appearance and sound, without any attack and risking their own lives while saving the lives of many others. He was honored for his service and for his tireless efforts to tell the story of these brave men through documentaries, reunions, and numerous presentations. Al, a devout Lutheran, was very active in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church where he held many leadership positions including elder and deacon. He was very active in the community, including organizing the neighborhood watch. He worked enthusiastically as a salesman selling motor homes and industrial roofing until he was 84 years old. Al was a true hero and leader by example to this country and his family, community, and church. Join us to celebrate his life, visitation at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church 6814 N. 107th Street, Milwaukee, WI , Saturday, December 18, 10:00 AM til 12:00 noon, services at 12:00 noon, burial services with military honors at the West Granville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.