Wayne D. Alber

Wayne D. Alber, 95, of Plymouth, and a longtime Fulton County resident, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Odessa, Ontario, Canada, while on a fishing trip with his family.

He was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Talma, the son of Norvannah "Pete" and Lillian Marie (Barnhart) Alber. On Sept. 1, 1956, in Rochester, he married Mary Holland, and she survives him.

Wayne graduated from Richland Center High School in 1948 where he played on the basketball team that won the first sectional in school history. He was a United States Navy veteran, serving in the Korean conflict, and after returning home he worked various jobs including owning and operating his own construction company.

He was a member of the Tiosa Brethren Church, the Eagles Lodge, the V.F.W., and enjoyed tinkering in his shop. His passion was fishing, especially his trips to Canada and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Alber, Plymouth; sons Don (Quindie) Hart, Stoud, Oklahoma, Greg Alber, Bremen; daughter Ginger (Kent) Askins, Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Larry Alber, Brookville, Ohio, Phillip (Dian) Alber, Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Jeanie Alber, Winamac; several nieces and nephews.

Preceeding him in death were his sister, Margie Minark, brothers Richard Alber, Ramon Alber, Addison Alber, and an infant, Norvannah Alber.

A private service will be held. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut St. Plymouth, In. 46563.

Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www. zimmermanbrosfh.com.