Their Story
Daryl Ross Albaugh was born on September 24, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa.1 He was the son of Otis and Grace (Bell) Albaugh.2 When he was about five years old, young Albaugh and his family moved to Mason City, Iowa, where they remained for many years. After graduating from Mason City High School in 1953, Albaugh attended Mason City Junior College, and later attended Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa.3
On November 16, 1955, Albaugh enlisted in the Navy.4 Soon after, he began basic training at the Navy Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois.5 After completing his training, Albaugh was stationed in Long Beach, California, aboard the U.S.S. Rupertus DD851. During his military service, Albaugh attained the rank of Quartermaster Third Class,6 sometimes referred to as Signalman Third Class. The typical duties of this rank included assisting the ship’s navigator, serving as the ship’s helmsman, and operating control and navigation systems.7
On October 21, 1957, Albaugh was discharged from the Navy,8 and he soon returned home to Mason City. The following year, on February 8th, he married Carma Wilke at Wesley Methodist Church in Mason City. In September of 1967, Albaugh began working as a sales staff member for KGLO Radio/Television.9 This was the beginning of his long career in radio and television. In 1974, while working for Lee Enterprises, Albaugh was transferred to WMDR Radio located in Orion, Illinois. He remained with this station until it closed two years later. He then began working for WOC Radio AM/FM as a farm advertising salesman. In 1978, Albaugh was promoted to farm director at WOC Radio. He remained for another ten years, retiring in 1988.10
Albaugh enjoyed many hobbies, including bird watching, gardening, and camping with his wife, Carma. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. On July 31, 2010, Albaugh passed away at his home. He was survived by his wife, their five children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his two sisters, sister-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.11
References
1“Daryl Albaugh,” Van Hoe Funeral Home, Inc.
2“Daryh Ross Albaugh in Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940 Ancestry, n.d., Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940 – Ancestry.com
3“Daryl Albaugh,” Van Hoe Funeral Home, Inc.
4“Daryl Ross Albaugh in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010,” Ancestry, n.d., U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 – Ancestry.com accessed 16 August 2022.
5“Eighteen Join Navy,” Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, 16 November 1955, p.23, 16 Nov 1955, Page 23 – Globe-Gazette at Newspapers.com
6“Daryl Albaugh,” Van Hoe Funeral Home.
7“Navy Quartermaster: The QM Rating,” Navy CyberSpace, n.d., Navy Quartermaster Rating (navycs.com) accessed 23 July 2022.
8“Daryl Ross Albaugh in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010,” Ancestry.
9“To Moline, Ill.,” Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa.
10“Daryl Albaugh,” Van Hoe Funeral Home.
11“Daryl Albaugh,” Van Hoe Funeral Home.