Richard Lee Albert

 Richard Lee Albert, 76, passed away early Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home in Olpe.

 He was born October 16, 1948 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Thomas and Leota Scales Albert. Dick attended Virgil High School until it closed in 1965. He would finish his education at Hamilton High School and graduate with the Class of 1966.

 Dick spent the majority of his younger years working in the oil fields of the surrounding area following in the footsteps of his father. He spent time on rotary drilling rigs and pulling units eventually taking a job with Texaco conducting maintenance of the pipeline to El Dorado. 

 Dick married Cynthia Hess in 1971. They had three children together Amy, Jason and Megan. The two would later divorce.

 For the past 30 years, Dick worked with his son operating the Dunaway Cattle Company. They not only raised cattle but constructed countless miles of custom fence on area farms and ranches over the years. Although he did slow down over the past few years he remained as active in the day to day operations as he could.

 He had an adventurous streak in him. In his younger years he raced at numerous Kansas drag strips including Manhattan, Wichita and Hutchinson. Jason and Dick participated in team roping at several ranch rodeos throughout the years. He was known for his strong views on the ways of the world and seldom passed on an opportunity to express his opinions and engage in lively debates.

 He will live on in the hearts and memories of his daughters, Amy McClelland and husband Jason of Madison, Megan Broyles (Stephen Dawson) of Emporia; son, Jason Albert and wife Danielle of Madison; grandchildren, Alleda Cole and husband Jesse, Corey McClelland and wife Makenzie, Lauryn Broyles, Makenna Broyles and Addyson Broyles, Sadie Albert, Logan Albert, Annistyn Albert; great-grandchildren, Lucy Cole, Jack Cole, Charlie Cole, Marnie McClelland and Franny McClelland; numerous extended family and a community of friends.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Lamont Wesleyan Church. Burial will follow services at Number 8 Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the VanArsdale Funeral Home in Madison. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Creek Saddle Club and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.