LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The man behind Zesto Ice Cream in New Albany, Indiana, has died.

Don Rosenbarger bought Zesto in 1966. The company confirmed in a Facebook post that he passed away.

In honor of Rosenbarger both Zesto locations will be closed today. He and his wife ran the company for nearly 30 years before handing it over to their daughter and son-in-law.

Don Rosenbarger was 86-years-old.

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