Donald L. Dunkin

Donald Lee Dunkin was born in Geneva, Nebraska on August 11, 1945 to Orville L. & Mona F. (Resseguie) Dunkin. He passed away at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, Nebraska on September 1, 2023 at the age of 78 years and 21 days. Dunk, as he was affectionately known, was raised in Geneva, Nebraska. He graduated from Geneva High School with the class of 1963. After high school, he attended Metro Technical College in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Auto Body Repair. While attending college, Dunk worked at the Omaha Stockyards. After college graduation, he began working for Van Nice Pontiac Cadillac in Lincoln. He would return home on the weekends to help his dad on the farm. Shortly after, he returned home to work for Kiester & Walker Company running heavy equipment alongside his dad. He changed job and began employment with Fillmore County before taking a job with Maury Nichols Construction for a couple years. He then took a job with L.J. Webb Contractors, spending the next 32 years with the company before they closed their doors. After L.J. Webb closed, he worked for Sargent Irrigation transporting equipment to all the different Sargent job sites. Dunk retired from Sargent Irrigation just this year. After retirement, Dunk enjoyed helping area farmers with harvest. He also enjoyed Monday night gatherings with good friends. Dunk enlisted in the National Guard on October 22, 1965 and he attended boot camp in Fort Bliss, Texas. When he returned home, he married Trudy Kaye Mason from Exeter, Nebraska on September 24, 1966. To this marriage 3 children were born: Steven, Shannon, and Bradley. Dunk was looking forward to celebrating 57 years of marriage this month and also shooting for their 60th Anniversary. Dunk was preceded in death by his parents, Orville & Mona; brothers Gary and Sherm; sister Diane Peschel; brother-in-law Dale Mason; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Herb & Annabelle Mason. He is survived by wife Trudy Dunkin of Geneva, Nebraska; children Steve Dunkin and wife Shelly of Geneva, Nebraska, Shannon Dunkin of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Bradley Dunkin and wife Joni of Firth, Nebraska; brothers-in-law Don Mason of Exeter, Nebraska and Ray Peschel of Geneva, Nebraska; sister-in-law Peggy Dunkin of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren Trever Dunkin and wife Kristi of Walton, Nebraska, Karissa Dunkin & George Jackson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheyenne Lane of Grand Island, Nebraska, Shania Eckhardt and husband William of York, Nebraska, Brecken Dunkin of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Aubrey Dunkin of Lincoln, Nebraska; great grandchildren Kara, Haze, Alexander, Briar, and Brodie; and nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial Service for Dunk was held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Kim Dunker presided over the Memorial Service. The recorded selections “Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind,” “One More Day,” “Dad,” and “International Harvester” were played during the Memorial Service. Honorary Pallbearers for the service included Nate Jacobson, Max Hinrichs, Dean Lemke, Marion Samek, Leonard Sluka, Joe Head, Jeff Whitley and Jason Tatro. A Graveside Service with Military Honors was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the Memorial Service. Military Honors were provided by the Nebraska Military Honor Guard. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Veteran’s Memorial Park.

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Donald L. Dunkin

August 11, 1945 - September 1, 2023