- Date Of Birth: July 14, 1935
- Date Of Death: December 22, 2022
- State: Nebraska
Donavon J. Pohlmeier, 87, Hastings, Nebraska formerly of Lawrence, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home in Hastings. Rosary will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
Don was born on July 14, 1935 to Ernest H. and Charlotte M. (Buescher) Pohlmeier in Nuckolls County. He attended Sacred Heart School and Lawrence High School graduating in 1953. He then attended the University of Nebraska. Don was drafted into the Army on February 18, 1958 and served until February 17, 1960. After serving his country he joined his father in farming and raising turkey’s. On September 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Delores Svoboda at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Hastings, Nebraska. They were married for 57 years. To this union four children were raised on the family farm; Kevin, Darrell, Gary, and Marie. Don and Delores lived on the farm until 2020 when they moved to Hastings.
Don is survived by his wife, Delores, Hastings, Nebraska; two sons, Kevin Pohlmeier, Lawrence, Nebraska and Gary Pohlmeier, Lincoln, Nebraska; one daughter and son-in-law, Marie (Bob) Clemens, Omaha, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Lindsey Pohlmeier, Aurora, Nebraska; sister, Marya Pohlmeier, St. Charles, Missouri; six grandchildren, Gage and Griffin Pohlmeier, Ryken and Jorja Pohlmeier and Natalie and Grant Clemens. Don is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Darrell and infant James Pohlmeier.
