CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE for Luther will be held 2pm SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2024 at the James Cruden VFW Post 5007 20 Sand Hill Rd., Gowanda (Please assemble at post)
Luther L. Albrecht, age 79, of Perrysburg, NY and Bonita Springs, Fl. Passed away late Wednesday afternoon April 17, 2024 in Florida at home with his wife Ann and Son Brian at his side.
Luther was born in Silver Creek, NY Janurary 15, 1945. The son of Charles and Lillian (Merrill) Albrecht. A United States Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War serving from 1962 to 1967.
A Plant Utility Engineer, Luther retired with 27 years of state service most of the time working at the J.N Adam Dev. Center.
He married Ann Marie (Sarney) VanVleck on Aug. 2, 2003, Ann survives. Ann and Luther enjoyed their winters in Florida.
He was an active and dedicated member of the Legion/VFW Color Guard in NY. Luther was a life member of the James Cruden VFW Post 5007, American Legion Post 409, both of Gowanda and Bonita Springs Moose. He also was Past Chief of the Perrysburg Fire Company and Past President of the Perrysburg Conservation Club.
After retiring Luther enjoyed his trips to Florida with Ann, he also loved farming, grape picking and being a beekeeper.
Besides his wife Ann, Luther is survived by his son, Brian(Kim) Albrecht. A sister, JoyAnn (Tony) Kota, Nieces, Melissa(William) Tighe, and Mindy Harris and Great Niece Riley Ann, and Great Nephew William Tighe. Stepchildren ; Suzy (Ted) Bogue, Rich (Lauri) Kota, Jamie (Jennifer) Kota along with many grandchildren including step grandchildren ;Andrea and Louis
Preceded in death by brother (Dennis).
Arrangement by SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St, Gowanda.
Memorials may be made to Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Dept. PO Box 206 Perrysburg, NY 14129 or Perrysburg Conservation Club PO Box 64 Perrysburg, NY 14129.