"Remember Bill as a fellow ? Y? rat, played a lot of round ball with both he and Ron. RIP "
In loving memory of
William 'Bill' Albright
July 9, 1944 - March 19, 2023
WILLIAM "BILL" ALBRIGHT
MUSCATINE, Iowa - William "Bill" Albright, 78, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to his family in his honor.
Bill was born on July 9, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Richard Sr and Maxine Andrews Albright. He married Kathy Lynn Albright on June 27, 1970, at Community of Christ of Muscatine.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He played semi-pro football in Europe. He was a graduate of Muscatine High School of 1962 and attended the University of Iowa. Bill worked many years for United Laboratories as a chemical salesman. He was a member of the Community Christ Church. He also enjoyed going to the casino with his sons and daughter-in-law. He loved his beloved dog, Lily.
He volunteered at the YMCA for decades as a youth leader while in college where he also was a coach and referee for many sporting events. He enjoyed playing noontime basketball and swimming laps at the YMCA and relaxing in the steam room. He was an avid White Sox, Iowa Hawkeye, and Chicago Bears fan.
He is survived by his sons, Christopher 'Chris' Albright and wife, Kim, of Muscatine, Shawn Albright and his son, Ivan, of North Liberty, and Matthew Albright and his wife, Tammy, of Muscatine; his beloved Lily; and several nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; his parents; two brothers, Richard Albright Jr. and Ronald Albright; sister-in-law, Charlene Albright.
Tributes
"Bill loved working with the youth and would volunteer when he was asked. He always had a story to tell about his days working at the YMCA. RIP Bill."
"Bill was a fixture at the YMCA as a staff member, volunteer & member. He loved the Y and we all loved having him here. Rest in Peace, Bill. Thoughts and Prayers to your family."
"Such a warm and caring man, with a big heart and a smile for everyone. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Sincere condolences and prayers for the entire family. Deb & Bryan Wahlberg "
"Legend...Just an amazing human being. Thanks Coach for caring so much about all of us and inspiring us to be better players and better citizens. Prayer and the Peace of GOD for the entire family. See you in Heaven Coach...LY Dan"