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Donald Schmalberger Obituary

Schmalberger, Donald Ph.D. ALBANY Donald C. Schmalberger Ph.D., 91, entered eternal life Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Union City, N.J. he was the son of Adolph and Christina Frueh Schmalberger. Dr. Schmalberger was a U.S. 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. He was a member of the American Astronomical Society, and enjoyed academic research, reading and watching football. Dr. Schmalberger was predeceased 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 the Hillside Cemetery in Lyndhurst, N.J., however all services will be held privately. 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. To leave a message for Don's family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2017.

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Sean Barrett

November 22, 2017

Dr. "Doc" Schmalberger was an inspiring Professor, who taught my classmates and I to start thinking like Physicists. His impact goes beyond his students, to the students of his students (and beyond). When people ask me how I got into Physics, I always say: "Well, I was truly blessed to have a GREAT first teacher, who showed us how interesting it could be!"

We will miss you Doc.

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Schmalberger.

-Prof. S.E. Barrett (AA Class of 1983)
Dept. of Physics
Yale University

Kevin Curran

November 16, 2017

An inspiring teacher and a true gentleman and scholar - Academy 92

Dan Ogawa

November 16, 2017

Thank you, Dr. Schmalberger, for all you've given me. It was an honor to have you as my teacher.

Susan Relihan Reynolds

November 15, 2017

Doc Schmalberger's astronomy class at the Boy's Academy was one o the first we attended (Girl's Academy class of '79). He was one of the most beloved teachers I ever had - even if one semester only - and at the end of the course we sang "To Sir With Love" to him. He just smiled and was so touched. What a lovely fellow.
God Bless Doc Schmally! xo

Daren Arakelian

November 15, 2017

Doc was a great homeroom teacher and advisor. Loved his stories of traveling the edge of the stratosphere with NASA.

Class of 85

November 15, 2017

Rest in Peace, Doc...

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