Arlene Janice Albrecht

December 2, 1937 - August 21, 2019

Arlene Janice Albrecht, 81, of Karlin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Arlene was born on December 2, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and Verla (Griffe) Taylor. She married the love of her life, Walter E. Albrecht on September 29, 1962 in Chicago. They moved to the Traverse City area in 1964 and remained here for the rest of their lives. Walter preceded her in death in 2002. Arlene had been employed with Sara Lee retiring in 2011 after over 35 years of service. Arlene’s true passion was her horses. Sharing her equestrian skills with family and friends, going to horse shows, riding her horses around her property or just caring for them was her greatest joy. Arlene is survived by her loving son, Butch (Jennifer) Albrecht and a grandson Maxx M. Albrecht. She was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Taylor. A funeral service honoring Arlene will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Grant Township Cemetery, 10999 Zue Rd., Buckley, MI 49620. Pastor Bill Ehnis will officiate. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Peace Ranch, 2570 Hoosier Valley Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685 or Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Rd., Traverse City, MI 49696. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Arlene’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.