Albert George McKain, 64, of Gretna, formerly of North Platte, passed away on Aug. 21, 2013. He was born September 29, 1948 to Albert and Elsie McKain in North Platte, NE. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1966 and went on to get a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music from the University of Nebraska / Lincoln and Masters Degree in Music Education from University of Nebraska / Kearney. He married Janelle Richey, November 29th 1981 in North Platte.
He was an Instrumental Music / Band teacher for 42 years and retired in 2011 from Millard Public Schools where he worked at Russell Middle School. He was also employed as a part time outfitter for the past 6 years at Cabela’s in La Vista.
Albert lived in Gretna and is survived by his wife Janelle McKain, children Mark (Stacy) McKain, Scott (Misty) McKain, Kayla McKain, grandchildren Emily and Luke McKain and Bryce Graybill, brother Ron (Pam) McKain, sister Carolyn (Eddie) McClain
Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Wildlife Federation. Online condolences may be shared at RoederMortuary.com
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, at Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel. A private family burial will take place. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday. Aug. 25, at the Gretna Chapel.