Dr. Donald J. Scheiber

Dr. Donald J. Scheiber, 94, of Warren, passed away at 11:17 pm Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Warren. Donald was born on January 24, 1932, in Ft. Wayne, IN, the son of Herman R. Scheiber and Alice M. (Snyder) Scheiber. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Ft. Wayne in 1949. Donald met Maxine Frances Herber at a going away party for a friend who was joining the Army, and they were later married on January 2, 1954, at St Joseph's Hessen Cassel Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, IN. He graduated from St. Procopius College in Illinois where he earned his Mechanical Engineering degree. Donald received a scholarship to Notre Dame University where he graduated in 1957 with his Doctorate in Physics. While attending Notre Dame, Donald and Maxine’s sons Michael and David were born. He was offered a fellowship with the National Bureau of Standards and moved to Bethesda, MD, and had three more children, Susan, Victoria, and Doña. In 1962, Donald accepted a position as a Staff Physicist with Magnavox Electronics Systems Company in Ft. Wayne. Soon afterwards Joseph, Elizabeth, and James were born. In 1976, they moved from Ft. Wayne to a farm in Whitley County. Donald was a very dedicated husband and father. His sons and daughters are very grateful to have had such a wonderful and caring father. He was also devoted to God and the Catholic Church, being a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntington. Using his great intellect and lifelong love of mathematics, Donald was awarded numerous patents in his working career and beyond. He helped develop Anti Submarine Warfare systems that are still in use today, along with early Navy Global GPS systems and Passive Listening systems. Survivors include his eight children, Michael J. (Cathy) Scheiber of Coeur d Alene, ID, David J. (Sharon) Scheiber of Churubusco, IN, Susan M. Wooward of Huntington, IN, Victoria M. Anweiler of Huntington, IN, Doña M. (Nicholas) Reust of Huntington, IN, Joseph J. (Cindy) Scheiber of Kimmel, IN, Elizabeth M. (Dr. Mark) Rudin of Commerce, TX, and James J. (Jeni) Scheiber of Roanoke, IN; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine Frances Scheiber, his father, Herman Scheiber, his mother, Alice Scheiber, and sibling, Sr. Patrica Ann Scheiber, O.S.F. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 903 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, February 23, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Tony Steinacker and Father Oscar Duarte officiating. A private family burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Larwill, IN. Donald was a strong defender of life in all its stages. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Donald to the Allen County Right to Life, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Donald J. Scheiber

Dr. Donald J. Scheiber

January 24, 1932 - February 19, 2026