Donald Dahlkoetter died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Brookestone Acres in Columbus.
Donald D. Dahlkoetter was born August 29, 1929 on a farm east of Norfolk, Nebraska to William and Margaret (Rathman) Dahlkoetter. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from May 1951 - May 1953. In 1954 Don started Midwest Glass in Columbus with Dean Ott. In 1956 he married Mary Devine in Yankton, South Dakota. Don was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. #3704 and the Elks Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and spending time with family.
He is survived by:
Son: Joe (Bev) Dahlkoetter of Grand Island, NE
Son: Mike Strong of Kansas City, MO
Grandson: Casey Dahlkoetter of Grand Island, NE
Brother: Robert Dahlkoetter of Norfolk, NE
Sister: Joanne Hrabak of Norfolk, NE
Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: William and Margaret Dahlkoetter
Wife: Mary Dahlkoetter
Brothers: Ralph and Alvin Dahlkoetter
Sisters: Wilma Palmer and Ellen Dahlkoetter
Brothers-in-law: Gordon Hrabak and Gene Palmer
Sister-in-law: Lillian Dahlkoetter