Clyde Alban, 95, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Clyde was born August 5, 1931, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to the late George and Ethel (Neiderer) Alban.
Clyde graduated from LaPorte High School in 1949. He attended both Manchester College and Ball State Teachers College, earning his bachelor’s degree at the latter in 1953. He would later earn a master’s degree at Indiana University. He began his career with LaPorte Community School Corporation in 1953, serving as a teacher and principal at many current and former schools within the school district. He retired from his career in education in 1998.
He served in the United States Army from 1954-1956, with overseas assignments in Salzburg, Austria, and Bordeaux, France.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Ann (LeRoy) Alban; his three sisters, Mary Shank, Geraldine McDonough, and Doris Eyrich; his three brothers, Robert Alban, Richard Alban, and Phillip Alban.
He is survived by his two sons, Adam (Cecilia) Alban of Arvada, Colorado, and Andrew Alban of Pierre, South Dakota; two grandsons, Clayton and Nolan Alban of Pierre, South Dakota; and one great-granddaughter, Teagan Alban.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, or a charity of choice.
Family and friends are invited to light a virtual candle, share a memory, or leave a message of comfort for the family by visiting esslingfuneralhome.com.
