Paul Donoghue

Paul Donoghue of Columbus died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Cottonwood Place in Columbus.

Paul Donoghue was born May 23, 1924 in Columbus to Dan and Elizabeth (Macken) Donoghue. Paul went to Platte Center rural schools before graduating from Kramer High School in Columbus in 1942. He was united in marriage to Gladys Blaser on August 18, 1948 at St. Bonaventure Church. Paul and Gladys farmed northwest of Columbus before moving north of Duncan in 1956 where he farmed until moving into Cottonwood Place in Columbus. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as an officer. Paul was also a member of the ASCS Board, 4-H leader, and a member of the Duncan District 16 school board. He enjoyed going to the sale barn every Saturday, going for drives, and morning coffee. Paul loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by:
Son Larry (Deb) Donoghue of Monroe, NE
Son Dave (Tracy) Donoghue of Columbus, NE
Son John (Susan) Donoghue of Columbus, NE
Son Mike Donoghue of Fremont, NE
Son-in-law Mike Hoskovec of Palisade, NE
12 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren with 1 on the way
1 Great Great Grandson
Brother Gene (Berdella) Donoghue of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law Irene Donoghue of Schuyler
Many Nieces and Nephews

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Gladys Donoghue
Parents
Daughter Peggy Hoskovec
Brothers Mark and Phil Donoghue
Sister-in-law Joyce Donoghue
Sister-in-law Eleanor (Del) Johansen

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family