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Donald Quackenbush Obituary
Rhinebeck - RHINEBECK, NY - Donald C Quackenbush, 79 passed away on Wednesday, March 7th after a long illness.
Born in Watervliet, NY he was the son of Helen F and Donald C Quackenbush.
Don attended Watervliet schools and Hudson Valley Community College where he earned an associates degree in electrical engineering. He was employed by IBM Poughkeepsie for forty years, until his retirement in 1997.
In June, 1960 he married Carole Belonga. Carole predeceased him in May, 2010.
Don and Carole moved to Rhinebeck in 1960 where they raised their family and actively participated in the community.
Don was active in Town of Rhinebeck where he served as a member of the town recreation committee, then as councilman and town supervisor. During his time in these offices, he oversaw many of the town's improvement projects that endure today, including the construction of the town pool, tennis courts and dock restoration.
Don participated in many other community organizations which have strengthened the fabric of the Rhinebeck community including the Lions Club, Jaycees, Little League and Junior League baseball. Additionally, he was active in the Good Shepherd Church, acting as an usher at 9am mass and a member of the parish education committee.
He is survived by his children, Christine M Quackenbush of Greenwich, CT, Cathryn Quackenbush (Peter Moore) of Granite Springs, NY, Donald F Quackenbush of Tempe, AZ, and James A Quackenbush (Denise) of Buena Park, CA; His grandchildren Patrick, Daniel and Sophie Moore, Emma and James Quackenbush; His nieces Michelle Trewhella of Warren, MI, Jeannine Schubring-Wiltsey of Warren, MI and Michael Wiltsey of Fort Wayne, IN.
Calling hours will be held at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 West Market Street, Rhinebeck, on Friday March 16, 2018 from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Mass will be celebrated at the Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck on Saturday March 17 at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in the Rhinebeck Cemetery.
Memorial Donations in honor of Donald can be made to the Rhinebeck Lion's Club, PO Box 132, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572.
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Isham Harris
March 23, 2018
I'm very sorry for your loss. don spoke highly of all his children in the many phone calls we had. we had a great time going to the Mets games. will miss our phone all.
March 23, 2018
I'm sorry for you loss. Don was a great friend. going to the Mets games
working in IBM with him.
many phone conversations about his family vacations. he though the world of all his children.
Colleen Trewhella
March 14, 2018
I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. Great Uncle Don was such a kind man. I remember when he visited us in Michigan he would always be a willing partner in a round of Mancala, even though my sister and I had made him play with us for hours! I hope the memories you have of your father will bring you comfort during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Megan Trewhella
March 14, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the time I was able to spend with Great Uncle Don. One of my favorites is when he helped me start my first baseball card collection, which of course included many Met's cards! I hope you are able to recall many more happy memories with your father. He was a kind man who loved his family very much. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
March 14, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. May God's Word and loyal love comfort you at this time. Psalms 136:23.
Michael Cronin
March 13, 2018
My Condolences to the Quackenbush family. I was a classmate of Don and your mother Carole at WHS. Don and I were good friends in school and later on in life we meet up at IBM. Your father was a wonderful person, and your mother was a beautiful person. Sorry for your loss.
Kathryn
March 10, 2018
Don, Cathy, and Jim; wishing you happy memories. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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