Feb. 25, 1940-March 8, 2006

Don K. Back, 66, Springville, died Wednesday morning at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis.

Born in Jeremiah, Ky., he was the son of Dawson and Virginia (Hampton) Back.

He was a retired counseling psychologist for the Veterans Administration, retiring in 1995. He earned a bachelor of education from Morehead University in Kentucky, a master's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky, and a doctorate in education from Indiana University. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Springville.

He married Donna Wengert on June 10, 1961 in Glen Berne, Md. She survives.

Also surviving are a son, Darren Back, Greencastle; daughter Dawn Andrus, Avon; sister Lois Annette Caldwell, Goosecreek, N.C.; brothers Dean Back, Nashville, Ind., and Ted Back, Lawrence; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, Springville, Ind., with Bro. Kenny Ames officiating.

Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, Bedford, is handling arrangements.