PFC, US ARMY WORLD WAR II

Son of Edward and Anna (Job) Albrecht

Brothers: Herbert Albrecht, Albert Albrecht, Milbert Albrecht, Paul Albrecht., and Tom Albrecht

Sisters: Alice Wilson, Martha Jerke, Annie Bauer, and Marcella Bonnet

Stepsiblings: Elmer and LeRoy Schock and Emma Meyer.

He was born April 12, 1927, to Edward and Anna (Job) Albrecht in Hosmer, South Dakota. He grew up on a farm near Wetonka, South Dakota.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and stationed in Okinawa, Japan, after World War II, where he was an infantryman and a truck driver.

After the war, he met Evangeline Jahraus. They courted, and were married March 13, 1949.

Lefty and Vangie packed up their kids and belongings and moved to the Black Hills where he worked for the Homestake Mine for 34 years until his retirement in 1990. Lefty enjoyed getting his boys involved in construction projects, spending time at the local dance halls dancing, and on occasion sitting on the back deck having a “cold one” swatting flies – he was the master fly swatter! On any given day, he could be found listening to many different Polkas and Waltzes on the Jukebox! He was also a charter member of the Woodchuck Hunters of America.

Lefty was active in the VFW; he was a lifetime member and was given an award for flying the American Flag every day at his home. He was a very proud American and was more proud of his military service. He was also a lifetime member of the Homestake Veterans Association and the United Steel Workers. Over his life, he completed many construction projects including remodels of the Moose Lodge and signature bar at the VFW and shingling the roof of the First Lutheran Church.

Mr. Albrecht will be remembered for his sense of humor often telling a joke, showing off a picture of his first girlfriend or just having a discussion. He liked to B.S. and have a good time. He had a kind heart, always helping those in need and always willing to pitch in to lend a hand.

He and his wife had two daughters; three sons. Debbie, Tami, Steve, Mark, Brent

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