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Donald Otto “Don” Blessen

Birth	:	28 Apr 1938 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Dec 2021 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Roselawn Memorial Park, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4371986, -97.3317032
Description	:	Donald Blessen, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home in Columbus. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 11, at 10:00 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday, from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Donald Otto Blessen was born on April 28, 1938, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Otto and Celia (Schwank) Blessen. He attended school... Read More	Donald Blessen, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home in Columbus. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 11, at 10:00 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday, from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Donald Otto Blessen was born on April 28, 1938, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Otto and Celia (Schwank) Blessen. He attended school in rural Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1956. On February 6, 1959, Don was united in marriage to Phyllis Stickney in Yankton, South Dakota. He worked at Henke Machine for 51 ½ years, retiring in 2007. With his many skills acquired in the machining trade, Don enjoyed taking things apart, putting them back together, learning how they worked, and could fix anything. Don enjoyed bowling, trap shooting, and riding motorcycles. He was a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Club and had ridden in all 48 lower states and in six Canadian provinces. He was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Don was a fighter to the end and the dedication and love he shared with his wife of over 62 years helped him overcome many physical afflictions through the years. Donald is survived by: Wife: Phyllis Blessen of Columbus, NE Daughter: Tamara (Rob) Liskovec of Monroe, NE Son: Todd (Kathy) Blessen of Garrison, NE Daughter: Teresa Sterup of Tecumseh, NE Daughter: Tracy (Lynn) Belitz of Fullerton, NE Daughter: Tonya (Matt) Dykstra of Omaha, NE 24 Grandchildren 35 Great Grandchildren Sister: Rosemary (Jerry) Kracl of Schuyler, NE Sister: Linda (Terry) Went of Columbus, NE Sister-in-law: Beverly Blessen of David City, NE Sister-in-law: Nancy (Howard) McBride of Omaha, NE Donald was preceded in death by: Parents: Otto & Celia Blessen Grandson: Hank Dykstra Brother: Ronald Blessen Sister: Evelyn (Mark) Schmidt

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Donald Otto “Don” Blessen's memorial is located at: Roselawn Memorial Park, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did Donald Otto “Don” Blessen death?
Donald Otto “Don” Blessen death on 5 Dec 2021 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4371986
Longitude: -97.3317032

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Parent

Otto Dietrich Blessen

(1906 - 1986)

Celia Marie Schwank Blessen

(1911 - 1960)

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