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Donald George “Don” Fickenscher

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Birth	:	7 Mar 1932 Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Aug 2014 Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0177000, -100.1688000
Description	:	Don, the 3rd child born to George and Bertha Fickenscher, joined Milford and Dorothy. Two years and one day later, Don’s best friend and partner in all childhood antics was born, Myron. Don attended a one room country school for his elementary years, then Gothenburg High School for two years and Brady High School for two years, where he graduated in May of 1950. While in high school, Don enjoyed football, basketball and track. On September 9th, 1952, Donald joined the Army. He was stationed at Fort Knox, KY. On April 25, 1954, he married Geraldine Eilers at Zion Lutheran... Read More	Don, the 3rd child born to George and Bertha Fickenscher, joined Milford and Dorothy. Two years and one day later, Don’s best friend and partner in all childhood antics was born, Myron. Don attended a one room country school for his elementary years, then Gothenburg High School for two years and Brady High School for two years, where he graduated in May of 1950. While in high school, Don enjoyed football, basketball and track. On September 9th, 1952, Donald joined the Army. He was stationed at Fort Knox, KY. On April 25, 1954, he married Geraldine Eilers at Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. They resided at Fort Knox until September of that year when, Don was honorably discharged from the Army, holding the rank of Corporal. They moved to Fickenscher family farm 9 miles north of Brady, and that is where they raised their three children: Bruce, Brenda and Bonnie. On the farm, Don also raised corn, wheat, cattle and hogs. He was a sales representative for NC+ Seed Corn and worked for a time at the Monroe Auto Parts Manufacturing Plant and for the Union Pacific Railroad. In January of 1972, the family moved to Greeley, CO, where Don worked in the construction and agricultural industries. In 1984, Don and Geri moved to the Denver area, settling in Thornton. They were active members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Thornton, where Don served as an elder. Don was an avid gardener and grew beautiful flowers. In later years, they lived in Greeley, Loveland and Johnstown. After almost 60 years of marriage, Geri passed away February 21, 2014. Due to declining health, Don was residing at Mountain Vista Care in Wheat Ridge when he died. Survivors included: children Bruce (Brenda) of Chivington, CO, Brenda (Steve) Adler of Johnstown, CO and Bonnie (Mac) McMillan of Arvada, CO; grandchildren Jim Jackson, Jamie Conley, Lindsay McMillan, Tyrell Fickenscher, Megan Bachman, Kenny McMillan, Todd McMillan and Tracie McMillan, and 13 great grandchildren. Preceding were his wife Geraldine, parents, George and Bertha, and siblings Milford, Dorothy and Myron. Memorial services held September 6 at Abiding Love Lutheran Church, 2825 E 1st Street in Loveland .

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Donald George “Don” Fickenscher's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA.
When did Donald George “Don” Fickenscher death?
Donald George “Don” Fickenscher death on 28 Aug 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 41.0177000
Longitude: -100.1688000

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George Fickenscher

(1890 - 1975)

Bertha Linsenbardt Fickenscher

(1892 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0177000, -100.1688000

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3. Lindberg Cemetery
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8. Grand View Cemetery
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14. Walnut Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9763985, -99.9944000

15. Svea Dal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1333008, -100.2778015

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0895000, -99.9890000

17. Sells Valley Cemetery
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18. Gaslin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9522018, -100.3563995

19. Brady Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0360985, -100.3747025

20. Conroys Grave
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Coordinate: 40.9872850, -100.3990750

21. Pleasant View Cemetery
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22. Rhinehart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9599000, -99.9105000

23. Cottonwood Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9322014, -99.9197006

24. Cozad Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605995, -99.9475021