Albert William Richert previously of Waco, was born March 25, 1939, to Walter and Gertrude (Luebbe) Richert on the family farm near Gresham.
He was baptized into God’s family on March 30, 1939. He attended St Paul Lutheran Church and School in rural Gresham through eighth grade and was confirmed in faith on March 29, 1953. His confirmation verse was Rev 3:11 Behold, I come quickly; hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Albert attended Gresham Public School through his sophomore year, and received his high school diploma from the American School of Correspondence in 1957. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard, serving his country from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961. On Sept. 10, 1966, Albert was united in marriage to Patricia Heins in Garrison, Nebraska. They were blessed with five children.
Albert farmed with his family in the Gresham area until “retirement” in 2001. He taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir. Albert enjoyed moving dirt and making modifications to his farming equipment for peak performance purposes. He especially enjoyed quality time with his grandkids, and attending their sporting events, musical and fine arts performances. Albert passed away June 24, 2026, in Lincoln, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 30 days.
He is survived by his children, Scott (Monica) Richert, Louisville, Tammy (Kelly Koepsell) Richert, Omaha, Wendy (Chad) Colson, Lincoln, Eric (fiancée Cayli) Richert, Lincoln, and Lee (Chelsey) Richert, Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Melissa (Charley) Illg, Kyle, Amy (fiancé Jacob) and Trey Richert, Matthew and Aaron (Isabella) Koepsell, Makena and Kaiah Colson, Dillon (fiancée Charis), Ryan and Morgan Richert, Norah and Ivy Richert; great-grandchildren, Henry Illg, Archer Koepsell; brother, Armand (Zoe) Richert, Gresham; sisters, Anna Richert, Gresham, Edna (Philip) Zarling, Shawnee, Kansas; brother-in-law, Dean (Connie) Heins, David City; sisters-in-law, Beverly Bennett, David City, and Jeannette Heins, David City, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; parents, Walter and Gertrude Richert; parents-in-law, Harold and Ruby Heins; and brothers-in-law, Larry Heins, Richard Bennett.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 7, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Rising City with committal at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Gresham. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School, Waco, or the donor's choice.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
