Fern Marlys Albrecht

Fern M. Albrecht, 81, Bismarck, passed away on August 8, 2011, at her home after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND, with the Rev. Craig Schweitzer officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 pm at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Fern Marlys Becker Albrecht was born May 5, 1930 in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Otto and Gladys Schmidt Becker of New Salem. She was raised in New Salem, graduating from high school in 1948. Fern attended Dickinson State University and Valley City State University where she earned her teaching certificate. Her first teaching position took her to Medina, ND, where she taught 3rd and 4th grades. She also taught 2nd grade in Garrison, ND. Fern's teaching career in Bismarck began in 1960, where she taught 2nd and 4th grades at Highland Acres and Pioneer Elementary Schools. During this time she earned her bachelor's degree in education from Mary College. After 32 years of teaching, Fern retired in May of 1989. Fern married Ray Albrecht on November 26, 1954, in New Salem. Together they raised three children, Dave, Tim and Cammy. Fern was a loving mother, grandma, and great-grandma who loved spending time with her family. Fern and her husband Ray, spent much time vacationing with family and friends and enjoyed spending the last twenty years wintering in Lake Havasu, AZ. She also loved reading and keeping her mind sharp solving crossword puzzles. Fern loved to play Bridge and was involved in many Bridge groups over the years. Good Shepherd Church was a large part of her life and she volunteered her time assisting in the office at the church. Fern will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Fern is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ray, Bismarck; three children, Dave Connie Albrecht, Kansas City , KS, Tim Tammy Albrecht, Mandan, and Cammy Brad Erickson, Bismarck; five grandchildren, Tim Sarah Albrecht, Grand Forks, ND, Christopher Albrecht, Kansas City, KS, Kylee Erickson, Grand Forks, ND and Kelsee and Drew Erickson, Bismarck, ND; one great-grandson, Austin Albrecht, Grand Forks, ND. Fern is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Gladys Becker; three brothers, Wayne, Donald and Kenneth; and one sister-in-law, Luella Becker. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be contributed to St. Alexius Home Care and Hospice or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Fern Marlys Albrecht

May 5, 1930 - August 8, 2011