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Donald Oscar “Don” Lindgren

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Birth	:	29 Sep 1919 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Nov 2003 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Bethel Funeral Chapel Garden Of Remembrance, Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, Canada
Coordinate	:	50.2874100, -119.2651600
Plot	:	D 84
Description	:	Donald Oscar "Don" Lindgren, age 84, of Holdrege, NE., died on Friday, Nov 21, 2003 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE. Don was born Sept 29, 1919 at the family home at 711 Tilden in Holdrege, NE. the youngest of three children of Oscar M. and Bessie "Pearl" (Hyatt) Lindgren. The family made their home in Holdrege, NE., where he lived his entire life. Mr. Lindgren attended school in Holdrege, graduating from Holdrege (NE.) High School in 1937. Following his education, he enlisted In the United States Air Force, where he served his country from... Read More	Donald Oscar "Don" Lindgren, age 84, of Holdrege, NE., died on Friday, Nov 21, 2003 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE. Don was born Sept 29, 1919 at the family home at 711 Tilden in Holdrege, NE. the youngest of three children of Oscar M. and Bessie "Pearl" (Hyatt) Lindgren. The family made their home in Holdrege, NE., where he lived his entire life. Mr. Lindgren attended school in Holdrege, graduating from Holdrege (NE.) High School in 1937. Following his education, he enlisted In the United States Air Force, where he served his country from March 3, 1942 to Nov 25, 1945. On Oct. 27, 1944 he married Bernice Bureman at Phillipsburg, Kan, and to this union, one daughter was born, Beverly Jean "Bev". The family made their home in Holdrege, where he was employed by Bierman's Incorporated until he became co-owner of the automotive supply and repair business until his retirement in Nov. of 1984. Throughout his life, Don was dedicated to the gathering and preservation of history. He retired May 3, 1994, after 26 years as Phelps County Historical Society president. The late Millard Johnson was president of the society in 1978 and 1979. Mr. Lindgren served the historical society since it's beginning in 1966, the year Carl Dahlsted asked him to be a candidate for the historical society's board. He was not only elected a director, but president. In 1966 the museum consisted of four display cases on the courthouse's second floor. Don was president when the Phelps County Museum found its first real home, the Salvation Army building on East Ave in 1970. He and his wife were instrumental in developing the new museum. They, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schrock, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schreiter spent 6 to 8 months studying other museums. Construction began in 1977 and the society moved to the new museum north of Holdrege in October of 1978. He oversaw the museum's first addition, which was called the agricultural building. Don was the driving force behind the Camp Atlanta P.O.W. display in 1993 at the museum and the recruitment of the many volunteers it took to document the history. In April of 1994, the Holdrege Elk's Lodge honored Mr. Lindgren as "the Outstanding Citizen of the Year." Swan Lundeen, Ambassadors' president presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Lindgren on behalf of the chamber in June of 1994. Don, then historical society president, began publishing a newsletter called the 'Stereoscope' in 1987, which continues to this day. Don served five years on the Holdrege Planning Commission. He was also involved in the State Historical Society Board of Directors and his community for many years, delivering meals on wheels. The couple were honored as Swedish Days King and queen in 1989. Survivors are: wife, Bernice Lindgren of Holdrege, NE.; daughter, Beverly Jean "Bev" Titkemeier and her husband, Myron "Chuck", of Gothenburg, NE.; granddaughters, Melody Titkemeier of Lexington, NE. and Jenna Titkemeier of Hershey, NE. and a host of relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by: parents, brother, R. "Paige" Lindgren and his wife. Rowena, sister, Elaine Hoogner and her husband, Faurest, and nephew, Roger Lindgren. Interment was in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, NE.

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Donald Oscar “Don” Lindgren's memorial is located at: Bethel Funeral Chapel Garden Of Remembrance, Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, Canada.
When did Donald Oscar “Don” Lindgren death?
Donald Oscar “Don” Lindgren death on 21 Nov 2003 in Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 50.2874100
Longitude: -119.2651600

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar M. Lindgren

(1885 - 1968)

Bessie Pearl “Pearl” Hyatt Lindgren

(1888 - 1959)

Spouse

Bernice Mae Bureman Lindgren

(1921 - 2009)

Siblings

Ralph Paige “Paige” Lindgren

(1910 - 1991)

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