John Richard Albers

Remembering John

John and I met in the early 1950’s at the University of Minnesota - the beginning of an association not destined to enhance either of our GPA’s. At the expense of academic endeavor we dedicated considerable time to the University golf course and to researching various establishments of conviviality in the general vicinity of the campus.

In the winter our diversion was skiing, and I used to pick up John on Saturday mornings at his parent’s...

I remember John from years ago at 3M Company. He was very smart and ambitious and didn't stay with the company for very long. He had a wonderful sense of humor and we shared many laughs. I found out that he graduated from high school with my brother and they had a chance to visit one time when John was at our house. He was also very thoughtful and concerned when friends like me had problems in their lives and I've never forgotten him.

Mary Urbanski

John Albers
Friend and Businessman

I met John in 1965. We moved from Casper Wyoming to Dallas Texas and rented a duplex. John lived across the street……of course John owned his duplex. I rented ours.

One Saturday I was cutting the grass, looked up and here was John waving at me from across the street,….so I waved back. It wasn’t five minutes and John was in my front yard introducing himself to me. “Let’s have a gin and tonic.” I remember this first meeting...

I remember our calling the Albers several years ago and seeming to get a wrong number. We had somehow reached an old man with a shaky treble voice, who was hurting. He was not getting good treatment at the nursing home and he was relieved to have someone to talk to. His food was late and cold, and the help scolded him, and right now he needed them to come and help him with his bed pan. As this went on and on, I was trying to think how we might help him out, when my wife, Dianne, who is...

What a remarkable man and unforgetable character. Positive outlook;great smile;sharp mind;welcoming demeaner;generous;willing to share himself. I developed such a great respect and affection for John that I insured that both my sons had the opportunity to meet and interact with him during their years at Texas A&M. John was one of those people that at times are bigger than life. Many lives have been made better because he lived. He will be missed by many!!

Dear Wendy, Though I only met him briefly he seemed like an amazing man. The extent of his accomplishments are only surpassed by his warmth and generosity I remember so well one evening at Westminster. I hope you are doing well in these times.

Scott and Wendy,

I was very saddened to learn about the passing of your father. I have a wealth of fond memories from the 9 years that I worked on the Dr Pepper account at Young & Rubicam, and John is at the center of most of them.

He had exceptional marketing instincts, and his willingness to take intelligent risks played a major role in the success of the company. The bold advertising that helped build Dr Pepper over the years would not have happened without his...

August 4, 2009

Scott and Wendy

John’s optimism and love of life was an inspiration to me and I miss him very much.

I met your dad the first time with Bill Rhame at his newly completed ranch house years ago. I think it was 1996 and as I was meeting your dad as a prospective new investor in our real estate ventures, I was of course a bit nervous. I had heard about John from Bill over the years but only bits here and there.

One day, Bill said...

Having known John and Carol since 1964 in Dallas, Barbara and I have enjoyed many goodtimes with them through the years producing many wonderful memories which we still cherish today; including the honors of serving as Godparents to Scott and enjoying the celebration at Wendy's wedding.
I recall the many times when John and I would swap work experiences long into the night,sharing with each other our goals and dreams,most of which were lofty and,if overheard by anyone else,would...