Charles R. “Chuck” Albers

LINCOLN - Charles R. “Chuck” Albers, 75, Lincoln, formerly of Hartington, died Feb. 5, 2021, at Country House, Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 9 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating.

Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Visitation and Vigil services were Monday, at church, and continued Tuesday, at church, one hour prior to services. Face masks and social distancing were required for the visitation and funeral. Services were also available via live stream at www.facebook.com/WintzRay/live.

Pallbearers were his 10 grandsons, Taylor Kathol, Sean Kathol, Tristan Albers, Parker Albers, Konner Albers, Spencer Albers, Nash Albers, Karsan Albers, Andrew Jones and Jackson Jones.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Charles Roman was born Oct. 23, 1945, in Hartington, to William Herman and Vera Elizabeth (Heitman) Albers. He was born and raised on the family farm three miles west of Hartington. Chuck was part of the first graduating class of Cedar Catholic High School in 1964. He soon married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Janet Heine, Sept. 16, 1967, in Bow Valley, and were blessed with five children. Together, they raised livestock, grew crops and milked cows for many years until they moved into Hartington in 2010.

Chuck was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and held an hour of adoration with his wife, Janet, for over 40 years. He was part of the P&E softball team and the Thursday night men’s bowling league in his younger years. Together, he and Janet loved the lifelong friendships they made in their two card clubs. He was a former member of CCHS school board, Knights of Columbus, Holy Trinity Finance Committee, CCHS Booster Club and Cedar Catholic Blue Ribbon Development. He enjoyed fishing on rainy days away from the farm, playing cards with family and friends, and watching his grandchildren in numerous sports and activities, but really loved dancing with Janet. Sadly, Janet died Jan. 27, 2019, at the age of 71.

Chuck is survived by his four children, Amy (Terry) Kathol, Lincoln; Todd Albers and Stacy Pedersen, Hartington; Russ (Brooke) Albers, Hartington; and Becky (Matt) Jones, Wayne; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen Walker, Duck, N.C., and Margaret “Midge” Johnson, Volin, S.D.; and many nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet; infant son, Jeff, Aug. 23, 1970; and brothers, Roger (Betty) Albers and Lloyd (Nellie) Albers.