Donald Dwayne Hevelone of Wilber, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born in Beatrice, Nebraska to Samuel Delbert and Violet (Gordon) Hevelone of Lincoln, NE. Don is survived by his wife JoAnn: Children: Karen Wilson, Des Moines, Iowa; Deanna (Dan) Faimon, Wilber, NE; Dawnya (Rick) Dreiling, Grant, NE; Richard Wilson, Boulder, CO; Eric Hevelone, Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; Sister-in-law, Pat Sumpter of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Samuel Delbert and Violet Hevelone; Mother- and father-in-law Irene and Chester Sumpter; foster daughter Bonnie Poppel; Grandson Michael Dreiling, Brother: Kenneth Hevelone, Sister: Donna Wittstruck, Brothers-in-law Maynard Wittstruck, Don Bieghler and William Sumpter; Son-in-law Donnie Hansen, Sisters-in-law: Phyllis Bieghler and Joy Hevelone.
Don served in the United States Navy from June 1955 to June 1958, where he was a heavy equipment operator stationed at Camp David. Under orders from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Don took care of the lawns, golf greens, flower gardens, horses, and acted as chauffer to visiting dignitaries.
After leaving the service Don farmed for a number of years in the western part of Nebraska. After moving back to the Lincoln area, he held several jobs before opening his own welding shop until his health started to fail. He loved working with his hands and had a special talent for working with animals.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020, 10:00am, at Peace United Methodist Church of Plymouth, Nebraska with a funeral service to follow. 103 W Main St, Plymouth, NE 68424. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
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