Rancher, Author, retired Geologist Don was happiest on his ranch where he raised Brangus Cattle and fished in his ponds. Born 16 May 1929, Don started working at 13 and never retired. Don will be remembered as the ‘most honest of men’. After graduating with his Masters from University of Illinois, Don was hired by Monsanto. He worked and lived in Midlands, Tx; Oklahoma City, Ok; and Canada. His move to Kerr-McGee meant a relocation to Oklahoma City. There, he worked for Kerr-McGee, Hamilton Brothers and as a consultant.
A native Nebraskan, Don spent the summers there where he could pursue his passions of fishing, fossil hunting, and arrow-head hunting. He was an avid history scholar. He was proud to be the son of one of Nebraska’s distinguished Sheriff’s as shown in Don’s book: Bring ‘Em Back Alive Sid.
Preceded in death by one month by his beloved wife, Elaine Ruth (Witt), they would have celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary 31 Aug 2020.
Don is survived by five children: Charles Sidney [Chris] – Cochrane, Canada; Steven Ray [Brenda]; Judy-Ann Hoos [Lex] - Vancouver, Canada; Jeffrey Lee; and Donald Darwin [Laurie]. Nine grandchildren: Jessica and Clayton Williams; Corey and Cameron Williams; Tiffany and Jeremy Hoos; Madeline Loosen; and Logyn and Dawson Williams, seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to: Sioux County Historical Society, P.O. Box 164, Harrison, Nebraska 69346. Online condolences can be expressed at MemorialParkOKC.com
Services: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1800 NW 36th, Oklahoma City, 2:00 pm, Wed, 23 Sept 2020. Pastor C. McMullen presiding. Interment services: Sat. 26 Sept 2020, Harrison, NE., Chamberlain Funeral Home presiding.
The family would like to thank the ICU unit doctors, nurses and staff of the Integris Deaconess Hospital for their compassionate care for our Dad during his last days.
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