Wayne Craig Alberg

wayne alberg

July 17, 1946 ~ October 14, 2026

Born in: Long Beach, California
Resided in: Lakewood, Colorado

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Wayne C. Alberg, 80, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 14, 2026.

Born in 1946, in Long Beach, California, Wayne was the beloved son of Charles and Julia. His childhood was split between the beaches of California and the streets of Chicago.  While an only child, he grew up alongside his cousin, Rich, becoming more like brothers over the years.

Wayne went to college at Colorado State University majoring in business and Oklahoma State University majoring in marketing.

He started his military career early, volunteering and going to Vietnam in 1971. He served with the First Cavalry Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He earned a Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters for his actions in combat, and the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters for his service after combat. He served in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.  He was a well-respected and loyal member of the Army, retiring honorably after 20 years, as a Major.

Wayne was a devoted and loving father to Natalie and Craig, who will dearly miss him and the life lessons he imparted to them. Among them was to take life one bite at a time and that life is not a race.  He took great pride in being a parent, especially being involved in their education, sports, scouts, and getting to know their friends.  Like his parents, he stressed the importance of education and was proud to see them excel in their studies and graduate with multiple degrees.

He will always be remembered for his love of animals, service in the military, sense of humor, ability to answer most Jeopardy questions, and being a loving father/grandfather.  He is survived by his children, Natalie and Craig, grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, and Lydia, his ex-wife of 22 years, Michelle, and his cousin Rich.  Wayne will forever be in their hearts.

A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton on November 3rd, 2026, at 11:00am with viewing starting at 10:15am.  His burial service will be at 2:00pm at Fort Logan with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Special Olympics or Humane Colorado Animal Shelter.

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  1. The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Maj Alberg’s service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

    Steve Young
    Lt Col, USAF, Ret
    Director, Buckley SFB RAO

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  2. Natalie and Craig, please accept the condolences of the Troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry’s veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. Wayne was a dedicated and hard-charging warrior, one of us, one of our own. He served courageously with the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment in the Howitzer Battery and will be remembered as an honorable trooper whose very presence brought comfort and support to his fellow troopers. I was privileged to serve with your father in Vietnam and remember a man of fine character who assured my well being when I stayed with the Battery. His name will be included on the Honor Roll of our combat veterans and may all generations call him blessed as he was willing in the spirit of America to sacrifice and take up arms to protect and care for his fellow man. His service in Vietnam highlighted his bravery and valor and was guided with a Bronze Star and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. As grateful Americans we should all pause and salute a man who was willing to put his life on the line for his country. As our burial liturgy states: “ … his life has not ended, merely changed …” and as we were together then in Vietnam, we will be together again in the life hereafter, warmly embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
    Chaplain Bill, 11th ACVVC (Vietnam 71-72)

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