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Donald Ralph “Don” Schark

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Birth	:	16 Jul 1926 Utica, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 2020 Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7714005, -97.2564011
Description	:	Donald Ralph Schark, age 94, formerly of York, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Wilber Care Center, in Wilber Nebraska. He was born in Utica, NE to Henry Joseph and Gaily (Horner) Schark, and grew up in the Utica and Beaver Crossing areas. Don attended Beaver Crossing High School, and then enlisted at age 17 in the US Navy during World War II. He honorably served on the battleship, USS New Mexico and was involved with the Philippine invasions of Leyte Gulf and Luzon as well as the invasion of Okinawa. He was aboard the... Read More	Donald Ralph Schark, age 94, formerly of York, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Wilber Care Center, in Wilber Nebraska. He was born in Utica, NE to Henry Joseph and Gaily (Horner) Schark, and grew up in the Utica and Beaver Crossing areas. Don attended Beaver Crossing High School, and then enlisted at age 17 in the US Navy during World War II. He honorably served on the battleship, USS New Mexico and was involved with the Philippine invasions of Leyte Gulf and Luzon as well as the invasion of Okinawa. He was aboard the New Mexico in Tokyo Bay, Japan on September 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender documents on the USS Missouri ending hostilities. Upon returning from the war in 1946, he worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad before joining Windstream Communications, formerly known as The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company, retiring in 1991 after 40 years of service. On November 8, 1950, Don married Maurine (Harter) Schark and they celebrated 64 years of marriage together. They enjoyed big band music and ballroom dancing around the area in their younger years and in later years spent time traveling across the country with the York Fun Club and to visit grandchildren. They also enjoyed attending grandchildren’s’ various sporting and school events. Don lived in York for 53 years and was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church. In later years, he relocated to Wilber, NE along with his wife where he was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. He served as a volunteer fireman for the York Fire Department and was a member of the Elks and American Legion Clubs. Don never missed morning coffee with friends. He was a skilled handyman, and loved to tinker in his garage repairing broken items brought to him by his grandchildren, as well as working with wood. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Maurine; parents, Henry and Gaily Schark; in-laws, Frank and Rose Harter; sisters, Margaret Schark, Edna Jemmett, and Dorothy Hafer; brother, Benjamin; and son-in-law, Scott Zlab. He is survived by five daughters and one son, Barb (Chris) Neville of White Hall, MD and their two daughters Allyson (Spencer) and Lindsay (Kunal), and son James (Desi); Mary (Dave) Frankforter of Yankton, SD and their sons Matt (Melissa), Tyler and Cody; Kathy (Dave) Mesaros of Bellbrook, OH and their son Adam (Kristen) and daughter Jennifer; Deb (Pete) Hohnstein of Cedar Falls, IA and their daughters Lauren (Shane) and Tayler (Bruce) and son Nathan; Donna (Russ) Kovar of Wilber and her sons Tanner, Foster, Carter and step-sons Nick and Brandon Kovar; and Doug Schark of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by five great-granddaughters, three great-grandsons and two great-grandchildren arriving soon. Additional survivors include four sister in-laws, one brother in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Beaver Crossing, NE.

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Donald Ralph “Don” Schark's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA.
When did Donald Ralph “Don” Schark death?
Donald Ralph “Don” Schark death on 12 Oct 2020 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7714005
Longitude: -97.2564011

Family Members:

Parent

Henry J Schark

(1886 - 1955)

Gaily Nellie Schark

(1898 - 1935)

Spouse

Maurine Harter Schark

(1927 - 2015)

Siblings

Dorothy M. Schark Hafer

(1930 - 2012)

Infant Son Schark

(1935 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7714005, -97.2564011

2. Beaver Crossing Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7820670, -97.2820720

3. Walnut Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7853012, -97.2202988

4. Leonard Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425003, -97.2739029

5. West Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7710000, -97.1978000

6. Leland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7352982, -97.3094025

7. Englehaupt Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -97.1778030

8. Johnson Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6960983, -97.2731018

9. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

10. Zastrow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7127991, -97.3300018

11. Knob Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7630997, -97.3672028

12. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8506012, -97.3003006

13. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

14. Cashler Union Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8225000, -97.3688000

15. First Methodist Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

16. Pleasant View Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7557800, -97.1201200

17. West Mills Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7178001, -97.1294022

18. Friendville Cemetery
Friend, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6617000, -97.2827000

19. East Fairview Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7565000, -97.1000000

20. Andrew Cemetery
Friend, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6411018, -97.2716980

21. Tamora Cemetery
Tamora, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

22. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8938130, -97.3311380

23. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

24. Milford Mennonite Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7703018, -97.0730972