Daniel L. Waldron

Dan L. Waldron was born to Frank and Helen (Binger) Waldron on June 29, 1933 at York, Nebraska, and passed away December 29, 2019, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years, 6 months. He was one of 4 children in the family. Dan graduated from York High School in 1950. He married Dolores Stengel of York, Nebraska, at the United Methodist Church in York on August 23, 1953, and to them 4 sons were born. They lived in Tucson and Geneva, owning the West Side Café and Pastime Bar. Also, Dan worked at Geneva Implement for 33 years, with most of those years as the Parts Manager. Dolores passed away on December 30, 1984. After retiring in 1988, Dan worked another 14 years for the Fillmore County Weeds Department during the summers. On February 8, 1986, Dan married Melva (Bockus-Burger) Waldron at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Steinauer, Nebraska. Melva passed away on July 19, 2018. Dan retired at age 65 and enjoyed spending over 15 winters in Tucson Arizona. Throughout his adult life he was bound & determined to vacation in all 50 states! He took great pride in his home, yard, and car. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 33 years and also a member of Knights of Columbus for 20 years. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Waldron & Helen Binger; first wife Dolores (Stengel) Waldron; second wife Melva (Bockus-Burger) Waldron; brother Joe Waldron; sister Jean (Waldron) Sandall-Gaver; sister-in-law June Waldron; and brother-in-laws Arnold Sandall, Glenn Gaver, and Bill Hannum. He is survived by sons Dale (Nancy) Waldron of Exeter, Dave (Carla) Waldron of Tucson, Arizona, Danny (Becki) Waldron of Omaha and Dean (Karrie) Waldron of Geneva; grandchildren, Brooke (Jeff) Cissell and Davis, Brandon (Melanie) Waldron and Abby, Maddie & Braden, Andy (Edith) Waldron, Lindsey (fiancée Justin Nelson) Waldron , Chris (Devin) Waldron and Riddick, Jennifer (John) Jasnoch and James, Austin (Autumn) Waldron, Alex (Veronica) Waldron and Tucker, Megan Waldron and Travis Waldron; sister Karen (Waldron) Hannum; stepson Steven Burger and fiancée Kathy Johnson; stepdaughters Phyllis (Steven) Renz, Ella (Curt) Wathor, Patricia (Greg) Therien; 15 Step grandchildren; 18 Step great grandchildren; 1 Step Great-Great Grandchild; and nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held for Dan on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Father Harlan Waskowiak presided over the Mass. Charlotte Bumgarner accompanied the congregation in the singing of “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Song Of Farewell.” She also sang “I Wonder As I Wander” during Communion. Pallbearers for the Service included Brandon Waldron, Andy Waldron, Chris Waldron, Austin Waldron, Alex Waldron, and Travis Waldron. Interment was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to Fillmore County Hospital Foundation Hope Cancer Rehab Program

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Daniel L. Waldron

June 29, 1933 - December 29, 2019