Albert W. Rybarski

Albert Rybarski, age 80, of Brenham, husband of Annie Rybarski, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass for Albert will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham with main celebrant Msgr. Benedict Zientek assisted by other priests, with interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Brenham.

Albert was born on March 20, 1934 in Chappell Hill to Nancy and Stanley Rybarski. He was baptized and received all his sacraments at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. On June 20, 1959, he was married to Annie Marie Konieczny by Msgr. Charles Weisnerowski at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham. He contributed greatly to his church, serving on the Parish Council as well as the Cemetery Committee. He also taught CCD at the church and served as a Greeter and Gift Bearer. Albert became a Eucharistic Minister in 1972 and served faithfully until his health began to fail him. He was awarded the Lumen Centium Award from the Bishop in 2007. Albert was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Albert worked at Brentex Mills for 46 years. Upon his retirement, he worked at MIC Group. He served in the US Army as an Engineer during the Korean Conflict and was stationed at Darmstadt, Germany. During his time in service, he sailed aboard the USS Randall. His hobbies included gardening, outdoor work, and watching boxing and wrestling. He was a great fan of country music and especially loved Conway Twitty. Above all else, Albert loved his family. He would do anything for them. Some of his grandchildren’s favorite memories are of their Popo driving them around on his golf cart. He truly was an outstanding son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his son, Matt Rybarski; parents, Nancy and Stanley; parents-in-law, Stanley and Helen Konieczny; and brother, Edward Rybarski.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 55 years, Annie; children, Greg and Luanne Rybarski, Don Rybarski and friend Shawnda Saunders, Cathy and Brian Fritz, Christie and Frank Schroeder, and daughter-in-law Peggy Rybarski; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jenna Fritz, Jeremy Fritz, Emily Rybarski, Madalyn Rybarski, Seth Rybarski, Caroline Schroeder, and Sophie Schroeder, and step-granddaughter, Taylor Herrmann; great-granddaughter, Cheyanne Raine Fritz; siblings, Bruno and Margaret Rybarski, Frank and Lucille Rybarski, Steve and Joy Rybarski, Stanley Rybarski Jr., Edwina Hampton, Rose and Larry Benker, Pat McIntyre, and sister-in-law, Geraldine Rybarski.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jonathan Fritz, Jeremy Fritz, and Seth Rybarski, as well as his nephews, David Benker, Harvey McIntyre IV, and Tommy Bolcerek.

If desired, memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Brenham, 701 Church Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, or Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Raj Cheruku, Dr. Terry Jenkins, and Dr. William Loesch, and the Nursing staff. Also, a special thanks to the Hospice Brazos Valley Team for making the last days comforting for Albert, as well as his family.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer Street, Brenham, Texas 77833. 979-836-3611. Condolences for the family may be left at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com