Donald Raymond Keebaugh

Donald Raymond Keebaugh, age 94, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026. Donald was born in Delaware, Ohio, on July 20, 1932, to the late Harry and Verona Keebaugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Keebaugh, and his son-in-law, Raymond Knull.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Sharla; his son Mike Keebaugh (Maureen); his daughters Kristen Keebaugh-Chambers (George), Debi DeMatteo (Paul), and Ashley Keebaugh (Angie); grandchildren Michael, Brooke, Shannon Panda (Alex), Justin Knull (Helen), Garret Knull (Courtney), Kalen Knull (Tara), Ava, Scarlett, Harper, Sydney, Elyse, Brenna, Colvin (Courtney), and Bristyn; great-grandchildren Ella, Emery, Caleb, Zoey, A.J., Grace, Calum, Cecilia, Jude, Haley, Logan, and Isaac.

Don served his country in the United States Air Force. He and his wife have lived and raised their family in the city of Vandalia since 1982. He has been a long-time member, along with his wife, of the Vandalia United Methodist Church. He also served his community, working for different school districts over the years. He worked for Urbana schools for nearly 20 years, then for 2 years at Fairfield-Union schools, then 10 years at Vandalia-Butler schools, where he ultimately retired as superintendent.

Throughout his career in education, he touched many lives. He started the yearly trip to Washington, D.C., for Urbana middle school students. Don was instrumental in the design and construction of the Vandalia-Butler Student Activities Center (SAC).

He was also involved in sports. Don coached football, basketball, and baseball. He was even involved in the fast pitch tournament in Germany when he was in the Air Force. Don is recognized for many of his achievements, by being featured in the Otterbein University Hall of fame and the Delaware City Schools Hall of fame for the class of 2019.

Private services will be held.