Hans F. Albrecht, 82, of Orwell, NY, passed away on December 2. Born on January 1932 in Silesia, Germany, he attended school in Berlin, and afterwards Agricultural School in the Rhineland. In 1953 he immigrated to South West Africa (Namibia) where he met his wife, Hella W. Metzger. He returned to Germany in 1960 and was married in 1961. The couple immigrated to New York State in 1962, settling in Orwell in 1966. Hans worked at Schoeller Technical Papers in Pulaski, NY as a machine operator for 32 years, retiring in 1998, as well as managing his veal farm and woodlands. He enjoyed traveling, walking in the woods, and spending time with his family, and was a faithful member of the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church (now Christ our Light). He is survived by his wife Hella, daughters Elisabeth (Tom) Groot of Carmel, IN, Susanne (Mike) Forst of Avondale, PA and sons Ralph (Michelle) Albrecht of Fairfax, VA and Peter (Amy) Albrecht of Walworth, NY, six grandchildren, Justin, John, Marcus, Karl, Rachel, and Christopher, and many nieces, nephews and extended families in Germany. Calling hours will be from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5 at Foster Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski, and will celebrate at 11a.m. Saturday, December 6, a Mass of Christian burial at Christ Our Light Church, 23 Niagara Street, Pulaski, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Priest Retirement Fund, Diocese of Syracuse, 240 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.

1. 1932 - 2014

2. OPA

4. Always looked great in any hat!

5. …And enjoyed his coffee.

6. …and the Caribbean.

7. Adventurer

8. Boater

9. Bus Driver

10. Camper

11. Cowboy

12. Chef

13. Dancer

14. Dishwasher

15. Farmer

16. Firefighter

17. Gardener

18. Playful Grandparent & Parent

19. Fisherman

20. Gardener

21. Gatherer

22. Hiker

23. Jailer

24. Juggler

25. Lumberjack

26. Musician

27. Pilot

28. Mountain
Climber

29. Avid Reader

30. Painter

31. Snowblower

32. Swimmer

33. Trusting

34. Loving Husband

36. WE ALL LOVE YOU DAD!

40. Loving Father and Husband

43. First Dance

48. We Love you Opa!

49. We love you Dad!