Donald Henry Wedekind

Donald Henry Wedekind, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Aug. 22, 2021, at the age of 90.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. and viewing at 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Newman Grove with a luncheon to follow.

Don was born on June 21, 1931, on his family farm near Newman Grove, Neb. During high school, he joined the reserves and graduated in 1948. Don was discharged from the army in May 1953 as a Military Police Sergeant. While stationed near Denver, Colo., he met his wife Laura Jo and married Oct. 12, 1956. They had four boys, David, Daniel, Dean and Douglas.

They raised their family on their farm Northeast of Newman Grove. Don enjoyed farming, while founding a successful business, Wedekind Manufacturing creating livestock fencing and equipment. He and Laura Jo retired and moved to Louisville, Neb., in 2015. They have 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Don will be remembered for his great sense of humor, honesty, hard work ethic, and singing performances.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com