Clarence "Bud" Albracht, 98, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 11 at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, with Fr. Wayne Pavela celebrating the Mass. Private family interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4:30 PM at the church. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9:00 AM until service time, also at the church. Memorials are suggested as those of family choice.

Clarence "Bud" Albracht was born April 22, 1923, in Platte County, Nebraska (near St. Bernard) to Henry and Gertrude (Schaecher) Albracht, one of 15 children. He attended and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1941. On September 19, 1945, Bud was united in marriage to Germaine Zach at St. Francis Catholic Church. The couple lived and farmed in two locations near Humphrey until moving to town in 1988.

Bud's beautiful tenor voice harmonized with the St. Francis Choir for 60 years and sang for many events with his brother, Bill. They especially loved singing at family get-togethers.

Bud served on the Humphrey City Council for 4.5 years, the Co-Op board for 8 years, a county supervisor for 3.5 years, and a lifetime member of the community club. He loved playing golf and was a founding member of the Steepleview Golf Course and volunteered many hours to building the course. In his later years, Bud was the chairman and treasurer of Friday night happy hour at Kudron's Keg, rarely missing a meeting.

Bud was on the St. Francis Parish Council, school board for both St. Francis and Humphrey High, athletic board, officer of the home and school association, and past president of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight for 4 years and district deputy for 4 years. Throughout his life, he volunteered at the St. Francis Bazaar, pancake feed, and volunteered his carpentry skills on countless projects. He has been instrumental in renovations of the church, school, and parish hall. He has never said no when asked to help and has done everything he could to improve his community and parish. In 2011, Bud was honored as Distinguished Alumni of the Year for his dedication to service.

Bud enjoyed bowling, golf, tipping a few with his friends, and woodworking. He worked alongside his buddy, Bud Hassenstab, repairing, remodeling, and shingling many homes in Humphrey. He especially enjoyed working in his basement shop, creating and refinishing antique furniture. Bud built many beautiful pieces for family, friends, the St. Francis Bazaar and Blue and White night. The last year he crafted many plant stands which he gave away.

Bud is survived by:
Son – John Albracht of San Antonio, TX
Son – Jerry Albracht of Humphrey, NE
Daughter – Connie (Randy) Cookus of Overland Park, KS
Son – Dan (Phyllis) Albracht of Berthoud, CO
Son – Steve (Sandy) Albracht of Humphrey, NE
Daughter – Amy (Pat) Hegemann of Columbus, NE
Son – Ron Albracht of Fort Collins, CO
Son – Dale (Jill) Albracht of Arlington, NE
13 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Mary Ann "Babe" Kraus of Lake City, FL
Brother – William "Bill" (Marge) Albracht of Humphrey, NE

Bud was preceded in death by:
Parents – Henry and Gertrude Albracht
Wife - Germaine Albracht
Granddaughter – Tawny Cookus
Sisters – Janette "Tuddy" (Dick) Schure, Sister Leona Emanuel Albracht; Hildegard (Joe) Fassbinder, Rosella (Louis) Evans, Elizabeth "Betty" (Paul) VanHoozer, Bernadette "Bernie" Albracht, and Clara "Arlie" (Jack) Hannon
Brothers – Leander "Shorty" (Germaine) Albracht, Sylvester (Evelyn) Albracht, Harold Albracht, Edward (Yvonne) Albracht, and Theodore (Rita) Albracht
Brother-in-law - Carroll Kraus

Service Folder Information
Final Harvest

He was bound to the land
from the day of his birth
His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth
Nurtured, sustained, by the soil he grew
And his life, like his furrows,
ran straight and true.

In faith, each spring, he planted the seeds
In hope, to reach for his family's needs
With patience, he waited for the harvest to come
To gather the fruit of his labor home.

Even turning seasons, the years sped past
Till the final harvest came at last
Then claimed anew by beloved sod
He was gathered home to be with God.

Barbara W. Weber





In Loving Memory Of

Clarence "Bud" Albracht

Born
Sunday, April 22, 1923
Platte County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Mass Of Christian Burial
Friday, June 11, 2021 10:00 AM
St. Francis Catholic Church
Humphrey, Nebraska

Celebrant
Fr. Wayne Pavela

Music
St. Francis Men's Choir

Casket Bearers
John Albracht
Jerry Albracht
Dan Albracht
Steve Albracht
Ron Albracht
Dale Albracht
Michael Albracht
Jacob Albracht

Private Interment At A Later Date
St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska