Al Albrecht
With great sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Al Albrecht after a brief illness, on September 11, 2016, in his 85th year.
Al was born to Roy and Agatha Albrecht in 1932 in Kandahar, Saskatchewan. He spent his first 17 years growing up on the farm with three sisters and two brothers. He moved to Geraldton, Ontario in 1949 and lived there for four years before moving to Atikokan in 1953 when he was 21. Al worked at Steep Rock Iron Mine until the mine closed. He continued working to dismantle the mine, and eventually at the security gate. Al was the last employee at Steep Rock in Atikokan.
Al lived his life fully and with enthusiasm and was the pillar of his family. Al had a tremendous sense of community and loved Atikokan. He was a long time Lions Club member, hockey and baseball coach, and a member of the Atikokan Legion. Al was a prolific bowler, dart player, and fastball player.
Al is survived by his wife of 55 years Joanne, daughters Cathy and Allyson (Conley Koswan), and son Dan (Michele). Al will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Ben, Andy, Joey, Carly, and Emily, and great-grandchildren Carter and Roo. Also surviving are sister-in-law Gayle Dutka, nephews Rick and Glen Dutka, sisters Mavis and Rose, and brothers Ralph and Gordon. He was pre-deceased by his parents, sister Stella, and brother-in-law Bill Dutka.
A celebration of Al’s life was held September 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Atikokan.
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