Donald C. Schmalberger Ph.D.

October 24, 1926 - November 13, 2017

Albany-Donald C. Schmalberger Ph.D., 91, entered Eternal Life Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Union City, NJ he was the son of Adolph and Christina Frueh Schmalberger. Dr. Schmalberger was a US Army Korean veteran. He earned his Doctorate Degree in Astro-Physics from Indiana University. He went on to teach at UAlbany, University of Rochester, and retired as a Professor from The Albany Academy, Albany, NY . He was a member of the American Astronomical Society, and enjoyed academic research, reading and watching football. Dr. Schmalberger was predeceased in by his beloved wife in 2015, Andree M. Luquet Schmalberger; brother of the late Lily Sundman, Helen Ising, Gloria, David and William Schmalberger; many nieces and nephews survive. Dr. Schamberger will be buried next to his wife in Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst, NJ, however all services will be held privately. To leave a message for Don’s family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Dr. Schmalberger in a special way may send a contribution to The Albany Academy Scholarship Fund, 135 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208.