Donald L. Adkins, who served as a teacher and principal in the Mooseheart schools from 1951 until his retirement in 1991, died Tuesday, April 7th.  He was 85.

Mr. Adkins came to Mooseheart at age 28 in 1951, first serving for five years a fifth-grade teacher. He also served as Director of Summer Recreation from 1955 to 1962, supervising the operation of Mooseheart Camp Ross during its first years in the late 1950s.

In 1956 he was named principal of Mooseheart's Elementary School; in 1974 he undertook added responsibilities as Director of Education.

In 1979 Mr. Adkins shifted from the Elementary School to serve as High School Principal for the final 12 years of his career, until his retirement in 1991.

Mr. Adkins was a Life Member of Batavia Lodge 682 of the Loyal Order of Moose, having joined in 1951. The Fellowship Degree of Honor was conferred upon him in 1982.

Visitation for Mr. Adkins was scheduled for 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Healy Chapel, Sugar Grove, IL.

A funeral Mass was set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 13 at St. Rita's Catholic church, Aurora, IL.