He was born January 16, 1934 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Van and Opal (Jackson) Donaldson. He graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School. Upon graduating high school he began his studies at Vincennes University where he graduated with his Associates Degree and then attended Indiana University. In January of 1955, he began serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his service, he finished his post secondary education at Oakland City College, and furthered his education by receiving his Masters Degree from Indiana State University. Jack married the love of his life, Dorothy Redman, on April 10, 1955. She survives. His long teaching career of 33 years began at AJ Kent High School in Kentland, continued on to Raub, Ambia and Benton Central. While teaching, Jack found a love for coaching students in basketball, football and track with numerous winning seasons and successful players. He spent many summers teaching young people to drive through driver's education program. He retired from teaching in 1995 and spent the remainder of his years focusing on faith, family and friends. Jack spent many hours volunteering for various organizations. He enjoyed sharing his love for horses at the Pine Creek Church Camp. Combining his love for teaching and passion for chess, he taught many people the art of the game. He was a member of Raub United Methodist Church, a 50 year Mason and a member of the American Legion Post #125 of Otterbein. Surviving with his wife Dorothy are his children, Lee Donaldson (wife: Ann) of Monroe City, Joyce Clute of Fowler, Jewell Page (husband: Bob) of Signal Mountain, TN, Paul Donaldson (wife: Kathie) of Kentland, and Sam Donaldson (wife: Leslie) of Fowler, three brothers, Alan Donaldson of Scottsdale, AZ, Steve and Mike Donaldson both of Vincennes. Also surviving are his eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Eleanor Ruth. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. (CST) Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Raub United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Snell officiating. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Jack Lee Donaldson Scholarship Fund or the Raub United Methodist Church Accessible Fund.