Donald Ray Streibig

Don was born November 12,1926 to the late Ray and Helen (Schroer) Streibig. He was

raised in Cincinnati and graduated from Western Hills High School in 1944. Being too

young to enlist, Don enrolled in Heidelberg college where he served as editor of the

school newspaper and graduated in 1948 with a BA in English. Don's post graduate

work at Bowling Green State University resulted in a MA in Theatre in 1950. Soon

thereafter while working at King's College, Don met a young British travel agent named

Joan Meacock. They were married in 1952 and their union was blessed with one son.

Together they made their home in Munich, Germany until moving to Columbus in 1967.

Professionally, Don served in a military and civilian role with the U.S. Army from

1952-67, first as Entertainment Director for Munich, Germany, then as Chief of Soldier

Shows for Europe. In 1967 Don returned stateside to become Executive Director for the

Ohio Arts Council and subsequently Executive Director of the Ohio Theatre and CAPA.

The massive Ohio Theatre renovation project was completed during Don's tenure. Don

ended his professional career as Executive Director of the New Brunswick Cultural

Center in New Jersey. Additionally, Don found time to direct more than 60 college and

community theatre productions, and served as consultant for and treasurer of the

League of Historic American Theatres.

Don lived life fully. His interests were many including architecture, art, books, films,

classical music, opera, gourmet cooking and travel. He traveled the world and made

friends wherever he landed. He will be remembered for his energy, his keen intellect,

his amazing ability to maintain friendships all over the world, his kind words of support,

and his delicious homemade German desserts.

Don was predeceased by his mother and father, his beloved wife, Joan (Meacock)

Streibig and cherished son, Paul Streibig. He is survived by his brother, Glenn

Streibig (Jawanna); brother-in-law, Tony Meacock; daughter-in-law, Patricia Streibig;

grandson, Edward Streibig (Catherine); and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St, on

Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to First

Congregational Church or the Columbus International Program. Please visit

www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements

entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL.