Obituaries

April 2, 1932 to December 10, 2023

ROYAL CEN TER - Donald E. Galbreath, 91, of Winamac and Columbus, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus.

Born April 2, 1932 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Chester and Orilla (Lincoln) Galbreath. He was a 1950 Winamac High School graduate. 

Don Galbreath

Survivors include his wife Darlene “DJ” Galbreath of Columbus; son Stephen (Deborah) Galbreath of Plymouth; grandchildren Douglas (Wendy) Galbreath, David (Sheila) Galbreath and Gregory Galbreath; great-grandchildren Aidan Galbreath, Logan Galbreath, Evan Galbreath and Faith Galbreath; step-daughter Laura Jaehnke and step-grandchildren Rashell Jaehnke and Mario Jaehnke, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Delores “Dee” Galbreath, daughters Rhonda Galbreath and Vickie Galbreath, brother John Galbreath and sisters Betty Kloenne, Shirley Howard and Myra Jordan.

Mr. Galbreath began working in his father’s blacksmith shop in Winamac on farm equipment and ended up becoming an innovator in the waste handling industry for over 60 years when he founded Galbreath Inc and Galfab Inc. in Winamac. He is nationally recognized for inventing the most user-friendly roll-off hoist in the industry. He was instrumental in many community projects through the years and donated his time and money for the good of Pulaski County. He recently formed The Galbreath Family Charities to continue to benefit the community in his absence.

A celebration of life event will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at Jack’s Celebration Station, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Galbreath Family Charities, PO Box 342, Winamac.

Mr. Galbreath’s online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center.