Barbara A. (Albright) Hanssen passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on July 5, 1947, to Clifford J. Sr. and Betty Albright.
Barbara was born and raised in Lincoln. She graduated from Lincoln High School and continued her education later in life, graduating from the University of Nebraska with her bachelor’s degree in 2000.
She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church and was proud to be a part of the Stephen’s Ministry program.
She retired from Lincoln Water Department in 2002 and devoted her time to her grandchildren. She took countless trips with them to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and the Children’s Museum. She enjoyed attending all their events, rarely missing a chance to cheer them on.
Barbara was an avid Husker fan and loved having student tickets to football during the national championship years of the 90s. She enjoyed attending men’s and women’s basketball games as a season ticket holder for many years.
She loved animals, especially her beloved beagle, Snoopy. He was the inspiration for acquiring a large collection of Snoopy Christmas ornaments.
Her hobbies included reading, walking, shopping and most of all, she loved spending time with her family. We are comforted by the fact that she has been reunited with her beloved parents, whom she has dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Donald; daughter, Christine (Ron) Synowicki; brother, Clifford Albright Jr.; grandson, Jacob Synowicki; stepchildren, Randall Hanssen and Kristin (Jason) Drake; step grandchildren, Brandon, Bryson, Bretton, and Braxton Cole. Preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday April 16, 2025, at American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine Street, Lincoln, NE 68503. Interment to follow at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials may be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association HERE or to American Lutheran Church HERE .
Cliff, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
“Another Lincoln High Job Well Done.”
After reading about Barb’s active social life, it reminds me of what a fan she was of Jay Jordan, 19J, at Eagle Raceway.
If she missed a race on Saturday night, they were few and far between. Barb and her brother Cliff, the Crew Chief, were die hard dirt track race fans.
My condolences to Barb’s family and friends. I worked with her at the Lincoln water system 20 some years ago. She will be missed.
Barb & I met when we worked together at Citizens State Bank in University Place, in the late ‘70’s. Later on, we were reunited when I joined her church, First Presbyterian in Lincoln. We were both members of the Stephen Ministry team there too. A dear friend! Deepest sympathies & comfort to her family.
Don so sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with both you and your family.
Dan Widhalm