1933
Donald
2018
Donald Adkisson
June 12, 1933 — May 11, 2018
Donald Adkisson of Columbus died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Columbus Community Hospital surrounded by his family.
Donald Dwayne Adkisson was born June 13, 1933 in Platte County to Oscar and Laura (Leimser) Adkisson. He grew up in Platte County and graduated from Kramer High in 1952. Don entered the US Navy and served during the Korean War. On August 30, 1956 he was united in marriage to Lavina Zoucha at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center. Don worked for the Columbus Fire Department and installed many fences throughout the area. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church where he served as an usher for over 50 years. Don was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Club, the Knights of Columbus, and was a lifetime member and past commander of the VFW.
Don is survived by:
Wife Lavina Adkisson of Columbus
Daughter Kim (Bob) Wiese of Wichita, KS
Daughter Tamie (Phillip) Stephens of Omaha
Son Rob Adkisson of Bellwood
Son Jeff (Jayne) Adkisson of Columbus
Son Scott (Cindy) Adkisson of Octavia
15 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
Sister Mary Lou (Mike) Hollman of Silver Creek
Sister Carolyn (Hank) Shotkoski of Genoa
Aunt Viola Leimser of Columbus
Many Nieces and Nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Richard, Gene, Ken, and Danny
Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family
Donald Dwayne Adkisson was born June 13, 1933 in Platte County to Oscar and Laura (Leimser) Adkisson. He grew up in Platte County and graduated from Kramer High in 1952. Don entered the US Navy and served during the Korean War. On August 30, 1956 he was united in marriage to Lavina Zoucha at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center. Don worked for the Columbus Fire Department and installed many fences throughout the area. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church where he served as an usher for over 50 years. Don was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Club, the Knights of Columbus, and was a lifetime member and past commander of the VFW.
Don is survived by:
Wife Lavina Adkisson of Columbus
Daughter Kim (Bob) Wiese of Wichita, KS
Daughter Tamie (Phillip) Stephens of Omaha
Son Rob Adkisson of Bellwood
Son Jeff (Jayne) Adkisson of Columbus
Son Scott (Cindy) Adkisson of Octavia
15 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
Sister Mary Lou (Mike) Hollman of Silver Creek
Sister Carolyn (Hank) Shotkoski of Genoa
Aunt Viola Leimser of Columbus
Many Nieces and Nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Richard, Gene, Ken, and Danny
Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family
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