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In Memory

Donald Kisker - Class Of 1949

BUTTE, Neb. — Memorial services for Donald Kisker, age 89, of Butte, are 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Butte. Reverend Leif Hasskarl will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 51. Brockhaus Funeral Home in Spencer, Neb., is in charge of the arrangements. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Memorial services will also be 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, Neb. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in McCook. Donald died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Butte Healthcare Center. Donald L. Kisker, son of Heinrich and Clara (Wall) Kisker was born March 5, 1931, at McCook. Don grew up around the McCook area, where he graduated from high school in 1949. He attended McCook Community College for two years. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and served during the Korean War. Don was married to Norma J. Jessen on April 14, 1956, at Greely, Colo. The couple was blessed with three children: Mark, Kevin, and Stephanie. During his working years, Don worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a fireman before farming full time in McCook. Don was on the Finance Committee at Peace Lutheran Church for several years. In his retirement years, Don worked for the McCook Daily Gazette as a rural paper carrier. He loved his family and enjoyed his grandchildren very much. Don is survived by his sons, Mark (Deb) Kisker of Lincoln, Neb., and Kevin (Karen) Kisker of Ankeny, Iowa; daughter, Stephanie (Keith) Mohr of Butte; eight grandsons, Matthew (Kelli) Kisker, Micah Kisker, Jonathan Kisker, Josiah Kisker, Levi Kisker, Luke Kisker, Jesse Kisker, and Austin (Olivia) Mohr; four granddaughters, Amanda (Benjamin) Heins, Tawny (Jared) Limoges, Kristen Mohr, and Audrey Mohr; and three great-grandchildren, Miles Kisker, Julianna Heins, and Rhett Limoges. Don was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

 

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