Donald Wahlberg Obituary


January 3, 1935
October 30, 2013

Donald Wahlberg peacefully passed away at his home, on Thursday, October 30th.

Donald was admired and well-respected as an attorney and as Yuba County Municipal Court Judge. In 1973, he and his family located to Yuba County from Southern California, where he practiced criminal law as a private attorney in Pasadena. It was in 1973; Donald was hired to the Yuba County District Attorney's office. While he was Deputy District Attorney, he made national news in the trial and the prosecution of a Corey Schroeder who had violently murdered his wife. The trial was moved to Santa Rosa. Due to the extreme publicity in Marysville because it was such a heinous crime, the defense attorney requested a change of venue. It was the very first murder conviction in Yuba County in over thirty years. Judge Wahlberg was appointed to the bench in 1977. The following years he served as Judge and later in private practice, he retired in 2010. Donald was the idea man and the catalyst, along with several other area attorneys who established the now, Cal Northern School of Law in Chico, California. Don's background has always been in law and criminal justice. He graduated from USC and Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles. He attended law school while working as a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, Hollywood Division. He started as a beat cop, worked the Los Angeles Watts Riots in 1965, and then went from a beat cop to the Hollywood Vice Squad. Before the Police Department, he served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corp.

Donald's father, Dr. Donald Karl Wahlberg, his mother, Blanche Carpenter Wahlberg, and his son, Karl William Wahlberg, preceded him in death.

Donald leaves behind a legacy of love and admiration from his family.

He will be greatly missed by his family; his son Donald Wahlberg, Jr., his son Scott Wahlberg, his daughter Stacy Fletcher and her husband Adam, his son Kenny Wahlberg and his wife Stephanie, and his adopted daughter Vanessa Webb and her husband, Tony; along with fifteen grandchildren.

Donald will be honored at a private family memorial service.

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Published by Appeal Democrat from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2013.
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One of the good ones on the local county courts, "Judge Wahlberg"...is and will always be missed!

Gwendolyn Wallace

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November 3, 2019

I don't get the paper anymore so I had no idea. I am so sorry Mr Wahlberg was my attorney and friend he was a great man! There was nothing like seeing him fight a case in the courtroom. He was in command of the room and he truly fought for his clients in court, something you don't see everyday. Again I am very sorry he will definitely be missed.

Paige McKenna

March 7, 2014

Yes, bigger than life he was. Respected for his accomplishments, his ideals, his integrity, his fairness, his compassion for others, his encouragement and wise and trusted counsel, his volunteer work, and yes, his humor. A true friend for many years. A lasting, positive, imprint on many lives, including mine and my family's. We are blessed to have shared some memorable times with him. My thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones, especially Stacy, Kenny, Donnie, Scott, Vanessa, my friend Robbin, and their families.

Stephanie (Cobell) McSwain

November 18, 2013

I have fond childhood memories of swimming in your pool, little league games watching Kenny & Casey and interviewing you for a class report. Rest in Peace.

Jen Lucero

November 16, 2013

To the wahlberg family, I'm very sorry for ur loss! Judge wahlberg was one of the most fairest and honorable judge ever to come to marysville. My he rest in peace!

Shelly Nix

November 12, 2013

May words of comfort rest gently upon your heart, and in time may they become words of healing.
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The Appeal Democrat Family

November 11, 2013

One of our great Judges and men! A person that will be thought of and missed as I have thought of you so many times over the years. God Bless to all left behind...Not too many were as great as this man. Both Loving and sharing was a character that made him stand out. Very special memories and thoughts for my lifetime that he shared!

Gwen McKnight-Lairson-Brown

November 10, 2013

You were a giant of a man Donald, and lived life large. Your memory will be cherished by all of us who have loved you. May peace and our love be with you, until we meet again.

Robbin Davis

November 10, 2013

Miss you Dad! You will be missed. Can't wait to see you again one day.

Kenny Wahlberg

November 9, 2013

Kenny Wahlberg

November 9, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our heavenly father provides strength and comfort to the family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those Broken at heart" . Ps 34:17,18.

Ruth

November 9, 2013

Don, You brought so much joy and fun to our lives!!! You were such a generous soul! May God Bless you and keep you eternally! My condolences to your family,Love Bob and Lorraine Stickel

November 9, 2013

I had the privilege of working with Don for a few years. His brilliant mind and knowledge of criminal law were astounding. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they celebrate the life of an extraordinary man.

Brenda Ardis (Foley)

November 9, 2013

In my Father's house are many mansions;if it were not so,I would have told you.I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself: that where I am, there you may be also".--John 14;2-3

ShelbyJean Archer

November 8, 2013

A brilliant mind and a heart of gold. Uncle Don, you were truly one in a million...I love you, God bless, may you rest in peace. ~Semper Fidelis
My deepest sympathy and love to Donnie, Kenny, Stacy and Vanessa.

Kathy Magenheimer

November 8, 2013

My condolences to the family. As a Sheriff's Deputy I testified numerous times with Don presiding as Judge. Regardless of the verdict I always felt Don was fair and unbiased. He had a great sense of humor and was a good man and friend.

John Kelsey

November 8, 2013

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