Donald John Albers, 91, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Symphony at Olmsted Falls Memory Care, where he was regularly visited by his children since moving there in December 2024.

Don was born in the town of Alton, IL on May 25, 1934, to Arthur J. and Elisabeth Albers. He was the first born of their six children.

Don graduated from Alton, Illinois’ Marquette Catholic High School in 1952, and attended St. Benedict’s College (now named Benedictine College) in Atchison, Kansas for three years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955, serving his country for nearly three years at Fort Bliss, Texas. Don was honorably discharged in 1958.

After serving his country, Don returned to Alton and finished his education at the University of Missouri School o

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