F. Keith Albers 1-31-1925 to 6-8-2011

Frederick Keith Albers, the son of Nettie (Gowden) and Leonard Albers, was born January 31, 1925 at Crab Orchard, Nebraska. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 7 days.

Keith graduated from the Tecumseh High School with the class of 1941 and earned his Bachelor's Degree at Peru State Teacher's College. A veteran of World War II, Keith enlisted in the United States Navy on November 2, 1942. He attended officer's training school at Plattsburg, New York in 1943 and served until war's end, being discharged as a Lt. JG on August 27, 1946.

He was united in marriage with Zola Mahoney in August 1947 at Tecumseh. Three sons were born to this union. In 1947, they moved to Cozad, Nebraska where Keith was employed as the high school math and science teacher for four years. He then entered the insurance business with Banker's Life of Des Moines in 1951. Keith and Zola enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. In 1970, he began his employment with First Security Bank at Holdrege, and in 1972, moved to Red Cloud to work with the Peoples-Webster County Bank where he served until his retirement in 1988.
Keith and Zola continued to travel extensively, He possessed numerous activities and interests, including fishing, gardening, golfing, following the stock market and the Nebraska Huskers. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on the administrative board, the finance board and with the United Methodist Men. He was a member of the Lions Club and a past president of the Willa Cather Foundation. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and cherished the time they spent together.
Keith's character and personality were pervaded by his fair-minded attitude, and an abundance of tolerance and generosity. He was happiest when he was around people and was always ready with a good-natured gesture and smile. If you had a problem - Keith had a problem. He was deeply concerned for those he knew and was always ready to help.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Freda; and a sister-in-law Glena and husband Jack Williams.
Surviving are his wife, Zola Albers of Red Cloud; three sons, Barry Albers and wife Barbara of Lincoln, Nebraska; Bryan Albers and wife Betsy of Ralston, Nebraska and Daniel Albers of Blue Springs, Nebraska, and three grandchildren, Amy, Paul and Becky Albers.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., June 16, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Richard Fairbanks officiating. Interment with military graveside honors will be at the Tecumseh Cemetery at 3:30 p.m.

Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.

Williams Funeral Home

241 West 4th Avenue

Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970

Tel: 402-746-2500
http://www.wmsfh.com/