Charles William Alber, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with family present on January 27, 2020 in his home. Charles was born in Marion, IN, on November 7, 1924 to the late Phillip Robert and Dortha Lee (Robbins) Alber. Charles married Ruth Marie *Weisenberger) Alber on June 9, 1946.
Charles was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. he continued his education obtaining a BS degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1946 and his Master's degree in guidance Counseling from Ball State University in 1955.
Charles was a biological sciences teacher for 40 years, 25 years with Decatur township Schools, 11 years in Muncie and 4 years teaching in Kenya, before retiring in 1986. Charles and his family served four years as Friends missionaries in Kenya where Charles served as a teacher and a printer. He was an avid stamp and coin collector. He and his wife, Ruth, traveled to 53 countries from Australia to Zanzibar and to six of the seven continents!
Charles is survived by his wife of 73 years; two children, Elizabeth Lee (Loring) Prosser of Indianapolis, and David Bruce (Mary) Alber of Jeffersonville; five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Charles is preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may show their love and support from 102 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in West Newton Friends Meeting (Church), 6800 South Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221. Brent Bill will officiate the celebration of life memorial service immediately following at 2 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends United Meeting, 101 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond, IN 47373; Wheeler Mission Ministries, 245 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46204, or The Nature Conservancy, 620 East Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Charles was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. he continued his education obtaining a BS degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1946 and his Master's degree in guidance Counseling from Ball State University in 1955.
Charles was a biological sciences teacher for 40 years, 25 years with Decatur township Schools, 11 years in Muncie and 4 years teaching in Kenya, before retiring in 1986. Charles and his family served four years as Friends missionaries in Kenya where Charles served as a teacher and a printer. He was an avid stamp and coin collector. He and his wife, Ruth, traveled to 53 countries from Australia to Zanzibar and to six of the seven continents!
Charles is survived by his wife of 73 years; two children, Elizabeth Lee (Loring) Prosser of Indianapolis, and David Bruce (Mary) Alber of Jeffersonville; five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Charles is preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may show their love and support from 102 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in West Newton Friends Meeting (Church), 6800 South Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221. Brent Bill will officiate the celebration of life memorial service immediately following at 2 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends United Meeting, 101 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond, IN 47373; Wheeler Mission Ministries, 245 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46204, or The Nature Conservancy, 620 East Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Charles William Alber, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with family present on January 27, 2020 in his home. Charles was born in Marion, IN, on November 7, 1924 to the late Phillip Robert and Dortha Lee (Robbins) Alber. Charles married Ruth Marie *Weisenberger) Alber on June 9, 1946.
Charles was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. he continued his education obtaining a BS degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1946 and his Master's degree in guidance Counseling from Ball State University in 1955.
Charles was a biological sciences teacher for 40 years, 25 years with Decatur township Schools, 11 years in Muncie and 4 years teaching in Kenya, before retiring in 1986. Charles and his family served four years as Friends missionaries in Kenya where Charles served as a teacher and a printer. He was an avid stamp and coin collector. He and his wife, Ruth, traveled to 53 countries from Australia to Zanzibar and to six of the seven continents!
Charles is survived by his wife of 73 years; two children, Elizabeth Lee (Loring) Prosser of Indianapolis, and David Bruce (Mary) Alber of Jeffersonville; five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Charles is preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may show their love and support from 102 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in West Newton Friends Meeting (Church), 6800 South Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221. Brent Bill will officiate the celebration of life memorial service immediately following at 2 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends United Meeting, 101 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond, IN 47373; Wheeler Mission Ministries, 245 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46204, or The Nature Conservancy, 620 East Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Charles was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. he continued his education obtaining a BS degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1946 and his Master's degree in guidance Counseling from Ball State University in 1955.
Charles was a biological sciences teacher for 40 years, 25 years with Decatur township Schools, 11 years in Muncie and 4 years teaching in Kenya, before retiring in 1986. Charles and his family served four years as Friends missionaries in Kenya where Charles served as a teacher and a printer. He was an avid stamp and coin collector. He and his wife, Ruth, traveled to 53 countries from Australia to Zanzibar and to six of the seven continents!
Charles is survived by his wife of 73 years; two children, Elizabeth Lee (Loring) Prosser of Indianapolis, and David Bruce (Mary) Alber of Jeffersonville; five grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Charles is preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may show their love and support from 102 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in West Newton Friends Meeting (Church), 6800 South Mooresville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221. Brent Bill will officiate the celebration of life memorial service immediately following at 2 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Jones Family Mortuary, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends United Meeting, 101 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond, IN 47373; Wheeler Mission Ministries, 245 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46204, or The Nature Conservancy, 620 East Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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