TROY - Donald H. Lauber, 84, of Troy, Ohio, passed away in his sleep at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012.
He was born May 31, 1927, in Troy, to the late Joseph M. and Alwilda (McDaniel) Lauber.
His wife, Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Gaier) Lauber, preceded him in death May 27, 1989.
He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Donn and Susan Lauber of Piqua, Ohio, Mark Lauber of Troy, Ohio, and Chris Lauber of Conover, Ohio; daughter, Cheryl Ann Lauber of Tipp City; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ken Denlinger of Troy; three grandchildren, Daniel, Marilyn and Jessica; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Lauber; and one sister, Jeannie Foreman.
Don joined the Navy at age 17. He proudly fought in World War II and Korea and was a part of the occupation of Japan.
Don was an executive business man and consultant for several companies through the years. He had an extensive gun collection and also collected classic cars.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW 5436 where he served with the honor guard; he was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post No. 88 and the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 837; member of Troy Fish & Game, Ohio Gun Collector Association, American Legion Post No. 286 of New Carlisle, Fraternal Order of Eagles Troy Aerie No. 971 and Loyal Order of Moose No. 1044.
Don was a good husband and a wonderful father. He was a good friend to many and a great person to be around. He will be sorely missed by many.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, with VFW Memorial Honor Guard at the graveside. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.
He was born May 31, 1927, in Troy, to the late Joseph M. and Alwilda (McDaniel) Lauber.
His wife, Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Gaier) Lauber, preceded him in death May 27, 1989.
He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Donn and Susan Lauber of Piqua, Ohio, Mark Lauber of Troy, Ohio, and Chris Lauber of Conover, Ohio; daughter, Cheryl Ann Lauber of Tipp City; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ken Denlinger of Troy; three grandchildren, Daniel, Marilyn and Jessica; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Lauber; and one sister, Jeannie Foreman.
Don joined the Navy at age 17. He proudly fought in World War II and Korea and was a part of the occupation of Japan.
Don was an executive business man and consultant for several companies through the years. He had an extensive gun collection and also collected classic cars.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW 5436 where he served with the honor guard; he was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post No. 88 and the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 837; member of Troy Fish & Game, Ohio Gun Collector Association, American Legion Post No. 286 of New Carlisle, Fraternal Order of Eagles Troy Aerie No. 971 and Loyal Order of Moose No. 1044.
Don was a good husband and a wonderful father. He was a good friend to many and a great person to be around. He will be sorely missed by many.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, with VFW Memorial Honor Guard at the graveside. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.
TROY - Donald H. Lauber, 84, of Troy, Ohio, passed away in his sleep at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012.
He was born May 31, 1927, in Troy, to the late Joseph M. and Alwilda (McDaniel) Lauber.
His wife, Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Gaier) Lauber, preceded him in death May 27, 1989.
He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Donn and Susan Lauber of Piqua, Ohio, Mark Lauber of Troy, Ohio, and Chris Lauber of Conover, Ohio; daughter, Cheryl Ann Lauber of Tipp City; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ken Denlinger of Troy; three grandchildren, Daniel, Marilyn and Jessica; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Lauber; and one sister, Jeannie Foreman.
Don joined the Navy at age 17. He proudly fought in World War II and Korea and was a part of the occupation of Japan.
Don was an executive business man and consultant for several companies through the years. He had an extensive gun collection and also collected classic cars.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW 5436 where he served with the honor guard; he was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post No. 88 and the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 837; member of Troy Fish & Game, Ohio Gun Collector Association, American Legion Post No. 286 of New Carlisle, Fraternal Order of Eagles Troy Aerie No. 971 and Loyal Order of Moose No. 1044.
Don was a good husband and a wonderful father. He was a good friend to many and a great person to be around. He will be sorely missed by many.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, with VFW Memorial Honor Guard at the graveside. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.
He was born May 31, 1927, in Troy, to the late Joseph M. and Alwilda (McDaniel) Lauber.
His wife, Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Gaier) Lauber, preceded him in death May 27, 1989.
He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Donn and Susan Lauber of Piqua, Ohio, Mark Lauber of Troy, Ohio, and Chris Lauber of Conover, Ohio; daughter, Cheryl Ann Lauber of Tipp City; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ken Denlinger of Troy; three grandchildren, Daniel, Marilyn and Jessica; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Lauber; and one sister, Jeannie Foreman.
Don joined the Navy at age 17. He proudly fought in World War II and Korea and was a part of the occupation of Japan.
Don was an executive business man and consultant for several companies through the years. He had an extensive gun collection and also collected classic cars.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW 5436 where he served with the honor guard; he was a lifetime member of the AMVETS Post No. 88 and the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 837; member of Troy Fish & Game, Ohio Gun Collector Association, American Legion Post No. 286 of New Carlisle, Fraternal Order of Eagles Troy Aerie No. 971 and Loyal Order of Moose No. 1044.
Don was a good husband and a wonderful father. He was a good friend to many and a great person to be around. He will be sorely missed by many.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, with VFW Memorial Honor Guard at the graveside. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Memorial Honor Guard.
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