Ralph D. Albrecht

Ralph David Albrecht age 92 of Kankakee, Illinois formerly a longtime resident of Monee, Illinois passed away on August 31, 2026.  Beloved husband to the late Rosann (d.2020); loving father to Nelson (Cheryl) Albrecht and Brian (Shobana) Albrecht.  Cherished grandfather to Kelly (Michael) Chernick, Julia Albrecht, Nick Albrecht, Vikram (Molly Senzig) Albrecht, Lali Albrecht and Kamala Albrecht.  Preceded in death by grandson, Joe Albrecht.  Dave served proudly in the U.S. Army for 21 years and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. His overseas duties included tours in Germany, Japan, Korea, Turkey, Vietnam, and Thailand.

A lifelong music devotee, in retirement Dave belonged to the Barbershop Harmony Society.  He also served as President of the Golf Vista homeowners association in Monee, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that gifts be made to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Gifts in memory of Dave Albrecht may be made online at my.luriechildrens.org or mailed to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, Department 4586, Carol Stream, IL 60122.

Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Monee Funeral Home 5450 Wilson St. (at Governors Hwy.), Monee, IL.  Info: (708) 534-0016.