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Donnie Paul “Don” Pool

Birth	:	25 Jun 1928 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2017 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Overton Cemetery, Overton, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7317009, -99.5222015
Description	:	Donnie Paul Pool, 89, of Overton, NE died Thursday November 2, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society-St. Johns, Kearney NE. Don was born June 25, 1928, in Kearney, Nebraska to Joseph Albert and Frankie (Donaldson) Pool. Don attended school in the Gibbon/Kearney area. Don enlisted in the United States Marines on June 11, 1952, where he served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on June 10, 1955. After serving in the military, he returned home and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He married Delores Warta on September 21, 1957, in Minden, Nebraska. Seven children... Read More	Donnie Paul Pool, 89, of Overton, NE died Thursday November 2, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society-St. Johns, Kearney NE. Don was born June 25, 1928, in Kearney, Nebraska to Joseph Albert and Frankie (Donaldson) Pool. Don attended school in the Gibbon/Kearney area. Don enlisted in the United States Marines on June 11, 1952, where he served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on June 10, 1955. After serving in the military, he returned home and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He married Delores Warta on September 21, 1957, in Minden, Nebraska. Seven children were blessed to this marriage; Donnie Joe, Laura, Gene, Cindy, Cliff, Dale, and Tammie. The family lived in Cozad until 1970. The family then moved around quite a bit before settling in Overton in 1972. Don held many jobs in the Dawson County area; including, Orthman Manufacturing , Sorenson Construction, Evans Bakery, Progress Products Haymill, and Thomas Brennan Farms. After retiring, Don continued to mow the Dawson County Public Power substation which was across the street from his house until the last few years. Don was a Golden Glove Boxer for the VA. He received many Golden Glove trophies. He was also an expert roller skater. Don enjoyed gardening and raised a huge garden each year in which he generously shared with his neighbors and friends. He remained active and loved feeding various birds, squirrels, and rabbits that would come into the yard. He could be found getting his buckets filled at the local elevator weekly. No one was ever a stranger to Don. He loved storytelling and telling jokes to make people smile. Mostly Don loved to spend time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Delores of Overton, Sons: Donnie Joe Pool of Overton, Gene Pool of Sultan, Washington, Cliff (Shelley) Pool of Swisher, IA, Dale (Cyndi) Pool of New Hartford, Iowa; daughters, Laura (Tom) Reinick of Elwood, NE, Cindy (Jason) Crockett of St. John, Kansas, and Tammie (Paul) Reinick of Lincoln, NE. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, three brothers, as well as maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be Tuesday , November 14, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Reynolds Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Daniel Sauer officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be held at the Overton Cemetery. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Where is Donnie Paul “Don” Pool's memorial?
Donnie Paul “Don” Pool's memorial is located at: Overton Cemetery, Overton, Dawson County, USA.
When did Donnie Paul “Don” Pool death?
Donnie Paul “Don” Pool death on 2 Nov 2017 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donnie Paul “Don” Pool's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7317009
Longitude: -99.5222015

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Albert “Al” Pool

(1898 - 1987)

Frankie Faye Donalson Pool

(1900 - 1980)

Spouse

Delores M. Warta Pool

(1937 - 2018)

Siblings

Robert Dale Pool

(1925 - 1972)

Children

Donnie Joe Pool

(1958 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Overton Cemetery
Overton, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7317009, -99.5222015

2. Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6726840, -99.6058220

3. Platte Valley Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6425018, -99.5028000

4. Williamsburg Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490290, -99.4543150

5. Elm Creek Cemetery
Elm Creek, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7253890, -99.3851490

6. Elm Creek Catholic Cemetery
Elm Creek, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7250330, -99.3701420

7. Adullam Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6265000, -99.5856000

8. Fairview Cemetery
Elm Creek, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7993870, -99.3929670

9. Evergreen Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -99.6791992

10. Sandstrom Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5983009, -99.5661011

11. Robb Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6710691, -99.6996001

12. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8293991, -99.6733017

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7789001, -99.7114029

14. Greenwood Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7956467, -99.7286682

15. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7810000, -99.7397000

16. Immanuel Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5682983, -99.6283035

17. Keely Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5727500, -99.6563500

18. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5667500, -99.6800000

19. Stanley Cemetery
Amherst, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8157997, -99.2500000

20. Sumner Cemetery
Sumner, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9608002, -99.5018997

21. Moses Hill Cemetery
Loomis, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5104490, -99.4388600

22. Jewell Cemetery
Sumner, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9599991, -99.5646973

23. Hewitt Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8588982, -99.7769012

24. Highland Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5194016, -99.6430969