Donald Albright Obituary

ORLAND - Donald D. Albright, age 97, of Orland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

He was born on May 20, 1928, in Kendallville, Indiana, son of the late Earl and Fern (Zimmerman) Albright.

Don joined the U.S. Army in 1946, and spent a portion of his service as a medic in Japan at the end of World War II.

He married Wava L. Miller on Sept. 27, 1947. She preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 2024.

Don spent the majority of his career as an independent contractor, building homes and providing remodeling services.

He was very active in the community, serving as President of the Joyce Public Library Board, as well as spearheading the remodeling and up-grade of the library facility. He also served as the President of the Greenlawn Cemetery Board and served as the perpetual caretaker at the cemetery for more than 30 years.

Survivors include his daughters, Sandy Berryhill, of Norfolk, Arkansas, and Dawn (John) Luttman, of Orland, Indiana; daughters-in-law, Sherry Albright, of Orland, Indiana, and Bonnye Albright, of Angola, Indiana; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Dorcas Norton, of Orland, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in passing by his wife, Wava; sons, Randy and Erich; parents, Earl and Fern; and brothers, Dean and Milo.

Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana.

Following Don's wishes, there will not be a viewing or services.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to Joyce Public Library, P.O. Box 240, Orland, IN 46776 or to Orland Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 446, Orland, IN 46776.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Indiana.