Donald W. KlusmanDec. 26, 1938 - April 14, 2009Donald W. Klusman, 70, of Albany, formerly of Missoula, Mont., and Bismarck, N.D., passed away Tuesday at his home in Albany.He was born in Leeds, N.D., the son of Walter and Dorothea (Wildi) Klusman. He was raised in New Salem, N.D. He marred Patsy Richter on April 25, 1975.Donald entered the U.S. Navy on May 29, 1956, at the Great Lakes Navel Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. He served in the Pacific Ocean out of Long Beach Naval Station, Calif., until he was honorably discharged on Dec. 5, 1957. He subsequently worked primarily as an over-the-road truck driver and in the security field, including service as a sheriff's deputy in Burleigh County, N.D.He was a member of the Albany First Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed traveling, especially to the Oregon Coast to view the ocean. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends, and he made special efforts to stay in touch, by telephone, with relatives and friends he developed over the years.He is survived by his wife, Patsy; son Donald Klusman; grandchildren Douglas, Loren, Nichole and Deanna; great-granddaughter Hailey Lynn; daughter-in-law Wendy and husband Gus Voss, all of Detroit, Mich.; brother James Klusman and wife Nancy of Lafayette, Ind.; and sister Laurie Klusman and husband Russell Poulin of Longmont, Colo.A visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday at AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home. A going home celebration will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Albany First Assembly of God Church with Reverend Lewis R. Shelton officiating.Memorial contributions can be made to Albany First Assembly of God, 2817 Santiam Hwy., Albany, OR 97321.AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements ( www.aasum-dufour.com ).