Donald Albers
January 16, 1934 ~ March 9, 2021
Donald Albers, 87, Retired from the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Raised on a farm in Iowa, Don graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Business Economics. Following graduation, he met and married Connie Stephens and the two enjoyed boating, square dancing, and participating in community theater together. Don climbed the corporate ladder as he and his family moved from state to state, making many friends along the way. Golf was Don’s favorite pastime. He enjoyed playing, working PGA tournaments and getting to know the Pros, as well as helping develop young golfers by heading up Junior Golf programs. When retirement came Don and Connie enjoyed traveling, advocating for disadvantaged children as CASA volunteers, and attending Bible studies. Don also became a Master Gardener and was active in prison ministry. He enjoyed spending time with his family, including his 7 grandchildren, and his friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Alice Albers; brother, Alfred Albers. Survived by his wife, Connie Albers of Wichita; daughter, Jacquie (Tim) Kempf, both of Wichita; son, Stephen Albers of Wichita; brother, Robert (Jeanine) Albers of Georgetown, TX; sister, Elaine (Russell) Maifeld of Galesburg, IL; grandchildren, Sean Kempf of Wichita, KS, Katie (Derek) Libby of Prairie Village, KS, Courtney (Jacob) Mills of Lenexa, KS, Drew Kempf, Thomas Kempf, Matthew Kempf, Jessica Kempf, all of Wichita. His dedication to his role as husband, father and extended family member was obvious, as he always conveyed his love. He was a patient and caring man, always ready to lend an ear and let you know that he was interested in you.
Visitation will be from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Friday, March 12, 2021, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hillside Christian Church. A memorial has been established with: First Presbyterian Church, 2727 N Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304.
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Connie, Alan and I have such warm memories of Don. He and Alan sang in both the Chorus of the Woodlands and our First Presbyterian Church choir. He was a friendly face to me each Sunday at church when we would pass in the hall. I did not know when you moved because this covid thing has kept us all apart this past year. It was a pleasure to read his obituary and learn about your adventures together, your impressive charitable activities, and your large family. I hope you are surrounded by comforting family in Wichita because I know you will miss Don greatly. Blessings to you, Penny Bell
Don brought joy to those who knew him. I wish I had known him better. I was fortunate to join Don and Connie in many square dance squares. And again at the Montgomery Master Gardeners plant sales. He indeed lived a full life. A big Texas hug to the lovely family he left behind.
I was so sad to learn of Don’s passing. He was one of the kindest, nicest men I ever met! I loved being with he and Connie while they were in Texas & especially at River Plantation Country Club. My most sincere sympathy goes out to Connie and all the family. Love, Linda Wetter
I met Don when I joined the First Presbyterian Church Administrative Committee in Conroe, TX. Don was always so thoughtful about important things, and family, Bailey, and golf were great discussion topics. He and Connie built a beautiful life together and we enjoyed getting to know them. Generous, wise, and friendly, Don was a pleasure to be around. He will be very missed here on earth as he sings in Heaven’s choir. A life well lived!