04/08/2026
Randal "Randy" A. Albrecht
Randal “Randy” Albrecht, 69, of Coleharbor, passed away surrounded by his family on April 4, 2026, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, due to complications from a recent illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bismarck, ND. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, ND.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at Bismarck Funeral Home, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Randal Alan Albrecht was born on May 29, 1956 in Bismarck, ND, the first child of Reinhold and Marie Albrecht.
Randy graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in 1974. He began his higher education at UND, later transferring to NDSU to pursue a career in Business Administration.
In 1979, Randy married Carla Fenske and together they had two daughters, Jenny (Michael Granlie) and Kristi (Peter Moch), who brought him great joy and pride. He deeply cherished being their father and the close bond they shared. Through them, he was blessed with seven grandchildren whom he adored - Gracyn, Avery, Evan, and Liam Granlie, and Ben, Isaac, and Amelia Moch.
In the early 1980s, Randy became the Health Care Administrator of Prairie View Nursing Home in Underwood, ND. Over time, he acquired a partnership in the facility, which was later purchased by MedCenter One Health Systems, where he went on to serve as Vice President of Long Term Care for all MedCenter One facilities. Throughout his career, Randy served on numerous boards, including the State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators and the North Dakota Long Term Care Association. He took great pride in his work and remained deeply committed to advocating for residents and supporting caregivers, dedicating his career to improving the long-term care system until his retirement.
In 2002, he married Crystal, whose children - Michael; Jody (husband, Cory, and children Jalen, River, Maddix, and Coltyn); and Kelly (husband, Noah, and children Dominic (wife, Brittanee, and son, Henry) became a cherished part of Randy’s extended family.
Randy developed an interest in winemaking while spending time in Rochester, MN recovering from an illness. He loved traveling the area visiting local wineries learning about the wine making process, a pursuit that soon grew into one of his greatest passions. After retiring, he brought that passion to life by establishing Wolf Creek Winery in 2012. The winery became a true source of pride and fulfillment for Randy – not only for the wines he carefully crafted, but for the sense of community and connection it fostered. As his business blossomed, the winery soon outgrew his home and in 2023, he proudly broke ground on a new winery location in Coleharbor, ND manifesting his vision of creating a welcoming place where friends, family, and visitors alike could gather to enjoy exceptional wine and each other’s company. Randy found immense joy in meeting new people, listening to their stories, and sharing his knowledge and love of winemaking with all who walked through his doors.
Randy also had a love for the outdoors, especially at Wolf Creek and the lake where he made his home. He cherished the time spent there with his family – fishing, snowmobiling, spending time on the water, and taking in the beauty of the area. He loved hunting in the surrounding countryside, creating lasting memories with those closest to him; he often said that opening deer hunting was better than Christmas. Some of his most treasured moments were spent at the lake with his daughters, grandchildren and family, where laughter, stories, and time together meant everything to him. He was always sure to have a popsicle or sucker and pick-up ride ready for the grandchildren.
In the later years of his life, Randy shared a deep and devoted love with his partner, Darcie Hardy; together they built a life grounded in companionship, care, and unwavering support. Her children, Kyle (Amanda,and children Bryce and Knox), Kari (children Keaton and Brylee), and Kayla were warmly embraced by Randy and brought him continued joy.
Randy and Darcie shared countless adventures together. Whether exploring the countryside in their side by side or enjoying carefree drives in their convertible, these moments were filled with laughter, joy, and connection. Darcie also became a cherished partner alongside Randy in the winery, where together they worked to perfect each batch, sharing in both the craft and the joy it brought. These experiences brought him immense happiness and reflected his deep appreciation for life, adventure, and the companionship they so warmly shared.
Randy is survived by his sisters, Laurie (husband, Dennis Voegele); Jeanne Walstad (partner, Daniel Crothers); Kathy Albrecht, whom he loved dearly, and dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Reinhold Albrecht; his wife, Crystal Albrecht; his brother-in-law, John Walstad; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Randy’s family, both by birth and by love, was a source of great pride, support, and happiness throughout his life. He had a way with words, was a deep thinker, and had a gift for writing and speaking. He loved giving advice and talking through anything you needed. He will be greatly missed by all.
Special thank you to the Sanford ICU nurses, CNA’s, Physicians and all the wonderful staff for the kindness, compassion, and exceptional care they showed Randy and his family.
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