Wayne R. Albrecht

Wayne Albrecht, 85, of Winslow, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. He was born to Walter and Emma (Zink) Albrecht on May 21, 1939, in rural Stephenson County. He graduated from Lena-Winslow High School and upon graduating he attended DeVry Technical Institute for radio operation and repair. He took that knowledge to the Illinois State Police where he worked as a Dispatcher and did radio repair and instillation as a lead tech for over 30 years. Wayne married Karen Lowe on October 24, 1970, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa and together they had 1 child Geoffrey Wayne.
Wayne loved traveling, he often took trips to places like the Wisconsin Dells, Branson, Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge area, and Kentucky. He also attended a few boat shows yearly where he got to visit with many friends he had made throughout the years. He was very active in his community; he was a volunteer fireman for many years and was also active in the Winslow Historical Society. Also, if you knew Wayne, you knew he loved his Chicago Cubs.
He is survived by his Son Geoffrey, Sister-in-Law, Nancy Albrecht and 3 nephews and 2 nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Karen in 2003, brothers Jim and Gary.
A funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Winslow Grace Bible Church in Winslow, IL.
A visitation will take place from 1:00 pm until time of service.
Pastor Bob Patin will be officiating the service.
Burial will take place at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
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