- Date Of Birth: November 21, 1949
- Date Of Death: February 20, 2017
- State: Illinois
Dennis L. Albrecht, 67, of Stockton, IL died on February 20, 2017, surrounded by his wife, Denise (Ven Huizen), and family, after a 6-year, brave battle with prostate cancer.
Dennis was born in Freeport, IL on November 21, 1949, to Glen and Viola Albrecht of Elizabeth, IL. Dennis graduated from Elizabeth High School and went to Southern Illinois University School of Banking. Dennis retired from The Elizabeth State Bank after 31 years. He also served many years in the Elizabeth Fire Department. While retired, Dennis and Denise owned Dad’s Bar & Grill in Polo, IL, he then worked at the Stockton Station, Citizens State Bank, and mowed for Woodbine Bend and the Stockton Park District.
Dennis was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved the Atlanta Braves, which he went and saw twice in the World Series. Dennis loved to canoe, fish, camp, and travel with his wife, Denise. He enjoyed playing baseball, cooking and eating chicken wings, joking around, and spending time with his Grandkids, especially watching the Mickey Mouse Club with his little Buttercup. Dennis also had his faithful dog, Paddy, and walked him daily.
Survivors include his wife Denise of Stockton, IL, and his children, Ryan Albrecht of Dixon, IL, Tara (Blake) Roddick of Galena, IL, Breanne (Matt) Ivens of Middleton, WI, and stepsons, Clint Haas and Cory (Nicole) Haas all of Stockton, IL and special Daughter-in-law, Amanda Birchen Haas of Stockton, IL; brother Bruce (Nancy) Albrecht of South Pasadena, FL, sisters Carol (Larry) Elliot of Elizabeth, IL and Barbara (Jerry) Hatfield of Dixon, IL; Mother-law-Judy Van Huizen of Stockton, IL. Grandkids Brecken (Sydney), Andrew & Logan Albrecht, Ian & Kennedy Roddick, Henry & Norah Ivens, Elijah & Weston Haas, and Emma & Payton Haas; and many nieces and nephews and in-laws.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and a father-in-law Arnie Van Huizen.
