Davy Lee Albaugh, 83, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on March 20, 2020, in Laramie, Wyoming.
Dave was born in Peoria, Illinois to Oscar Albaugh and Marie Meyers on July 9, 1936. He attended and played football at Woodruff High School in Peoria. He married Oralia Ruiz Casillas on June 2, 1958 in Ajo, Arizona. He was a bulldozer operator for the New Cornelia Copper Mine in Ajo. He moved to Havana, Illinois in 1969 and worked for the Dana Corporation. He then transferred to Wichita Falls, Texas in 1979. Dave and Oralia moved to Wyoming in 1994. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Navy on the USS Lewis from 1954-1958. Dave was an avid fisherman and loved exploring the states where he lived, including Illinois, Arizona, Texas and Wyoming. Dave loved listening to the blues and dancing to Mexican music.
Dave is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Albaugh, his mother, Marie Albaugh, two older brothers, Oscar Jr. and Jerry Albaugh, his sister, Ethyl (Albaugh) Jolly, and his younger brother, William (Bill) Albaugh.
Dave is survived by his wife of 61 years, Oralia R. Albaugh; his daughter, Cassandra Brock and her husband, Greg; his son, Randy Albaugh; his youngest brother, Ken Albaugh; two grandsons, Derek Albaugh and Brandon Tanner Albaugh; and four grand-stepsons, Rogelio and Rudolfo Celeya; Brent and his wife, Lisa; and Derrick Brock; as well as 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
e family of Dave wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Cheyenne VA Medical Center for their wonderful help and care, and loving kindness.
Memorial services will be held in Peoria, Illinois, and Tucson, Arizona. Dates and times will be arranged later.
Randy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Randy I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
There are no words that can begin to capture the magnitude of your loss. I’m so sorry that you and your family are going through this.
My belated sincere condolences. I worked with Dave and his brother Oscar at the Dana plant in Havana, Illinois during the late 70s. Many fond memories with Dave and Oralia. Tom Hastings, former HR Mgr.
Randy I’m so sorry to hear of your dads passing. If there’s anything we can do please don’t hesitate to let us know. Prayers and condolences to your family.????❤️
I knew the Albaugh family here in Peoria. I went to school with Dave, my brother ran around with Jerry Albaugh and his wife. Prayers are with Dave's family. May he R.I.P.
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family!
My thoughts and prayers are with your caring family during this difficult time.
My Dear Albaugh Family- Know we love you and are praying for you during this time. I have so many wonderful memories and cherish each one. May you feel His peace and love during this hard time.