Arlene Albrecht, 89, Fessenden, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Minot.

Arlene Lois Kieper, daughter of Fred and Emma (Schultz) Kieper, was born April 12, 1930 on the family farm north of Fessenden. Growing up, she attended country school and graduated form Fessenden High School in 1949. She worked as a clerk at Swan's Store in Fessenden.

On October 21, 1951, Arlene was united in marriage to Henry Albrecht at the Concordia Lutheran Church of rural Fessenden. They were blessed with four children, Dennis, James, David and Joan. They made their home and farmed in Hamberg Township until moving to Fessenden in 1981. Henry passed away March 15, 1991. Arlene continued to reside at her Fessenden home until moving to the Edgewood Assisted Living in Minot in July of 2019.

Arlene loved to work on the farm and remained interested in the family farming operation until her last days. She also loved to cook and bake, and was known for her delicious doughnuts and pies which she shared with everyone. Arlene's greatest love was for her family, her friends and her church. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She served on the church council as treasurer for many years and held numerous offices with the church ladies aide. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Harmony Homemakers.

She is survived by her children, Dennis (Deb) of Vaughn, MT, Jim (Verla) & Dave (Sharon) of Fessenden and Joan (Aaron) Rust of Minot; 7 Grandchildren, Ron Albrecht, Erin (Kellie) Albrecht, Stephanie (Clint) Crites, Jerrica (Derrick) Martin, Tayler (Erin Halland) Albrecht, Brittany Ballantyne and Jonathan (Nicole) Rust; 9 Great-grandchildren, McKayla, Jordan, Henry, Keyera, Alana, Graham, Logan, Coulsen and Emmie; one sister, Helen Hintz of Antigo, WI; one brother-in-law, Everett Johnson of Heimdal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and sisters, Margaret Grauman, Mary Grauman and Delores Johnson.

Funeral: Saturday, September 21, at 10:30 A.M. at Concordia Lutheran Church of rural Fessenden.

Visitation: Friday from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fesssenden.

Burial: Concordia Lutheran Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at nelsonfuneralhomesnd.com