More detail on this person: Richard D. "Dick"
Albrecht, a retired major, took his last flight
Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 4:35 p.m. after a long
illness. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m. Thursday,
May 9, in Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors
Project, Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. Richard
D. "Dick" Albrecht was born Oct. 29, 1933, in
Columbus, Ohio, to James and Gladys Albrecht.
Growing up in Columbus, he attended Ohio State
and remained in faithful contact with his school
buddies and the Ohio State football team. Dick and
his wife, Betty, visited friends in Columbus for
the school reunions for many years. After joining
the Army, he served three tours in Vietnam as a
helicopter pilot and was shot down by enemy forces
multiple times. Dick was a true American hero, and
was awarded several medals for his heroism and
meritorious achievements, including the
Distinguished Flying Cross. He took his last
flight Thursday, May 2, 2013. Betty, the love of
his life of 32 years, was by his side during his
final takeoff. A devoted husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he was
always there when someone or something needed
his attention. Dick was a man's man, a true leader
with a heart of gold. He enjoyed making people
laugh, entertaining children, playing his guitar
and singing to the ladies in a local nursing home.
Dick was an avid sports fan and a capable armchair
quarterback. He played racquetball and golf with
his buddy, Jerry Kennedy, until illness forced him
to rest. However, Dick's proudest accomplishment
was his family and the service he gave to his
country. He was preceded in death by his parents
and one daughter, Brenda Lee Bryant. Survivors:
Wife, Betty Ervin Albrecht; sons, Barry Albrecht
and Garry Albrecht; daughters, Kodi Albrecht,
Cindy Yeager and her husband, Glen, and Debra
Dobricka and her husband, Skip; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many
friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on May 8, 2013
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