Died Thursday December 14, 2023 at Methodist Fremont Health
Don was born September 11, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to Bennie and Florence May 'Nash' Burns. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from Sioux City East High School. After serving in the United States Navy he returned to Sioux City. Don married Karen Patterson in 1964. He worked for Prince Manufacturing and owned his own 'Electric Shaver' Shop. After selling his store he began a long career as a salesman. The family moved to Omaha then eventually to Fremont all the while continuing his work in sales.
Don was a member of the American Legion and was attending Fremont Evangelical Free Church.
Survivors:
Wife - Karen of Fremont
Children - Thomas (Angela) Burns of Omaha
Debra (Joe) Myers of St. Cloud, MN.
Daniel (Sarah) Burns of Omaha
Grandchildren - Rachel, Katherine and Luke Myers
Step-grandsons - Payton, Syres, Aaryan and Ashiyann
Siblings - Vaughn, Rodney, Jeffrey and Greg Burns all of Yakima, WA.
Allen Burns of Sioux City
Michael Cyphers of Aztec, NM.
Jane Fricke of Buckeye, AZ.
Dog - Susie
many nieces and nephews
Don was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert and sisters Sherry and Vi, and close cousin Jeffrey Nash.
The funeral will be 10am, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Fremont Evangelical Free Church. Military Honors will be conducted at the church by the Fremont Honor Guard. Lunch will follow service with burial later in the Lincoln Township Cemetery near Hinton, Iowa. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Linda Patterson
Albuquerque, NM Monday, January 1, 2024 Karen, I am so very, very sad to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this very difficult time. We had such a good time at the "mimi" family Reunion in Texas. I have wonderful memories of our time together. Love you, Karen!Lisa Seiler
Sartell, MN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Rachel: My thought and prayers go out to you and your family. Now everyone has another angel to watch out for them.CLAIRE SMUTZ
FRMEONT, NE Tuesday, December 19, 2023 SORRY TO READ ABOUT DON PASSING ON. SUCH A GREAT PERSON! I MET HIM AND HIS FAMILY MANY, MANY YEARS AGO. MY BROTHER AND FAMILY LIVED NEXT DOOR. WE ALWAYS GOT A KICK OUT OF HIM WHEN WE VISITED IN THE YARD OR DRIVEWAY. REST IN PEACE.... PRAYERS TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY. BOB & CLAIRE (ECKLEY) SMUTZSherry Patterson
LeMars Iowa, IA Monday, December 18, 2023 I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Don. I haven't been in the family very long but was so blessed that Uncle Don wanted to know me. In that time Uncle Don taught me so much about a family i never knew and brought me together to so many. I will Miss you Uncle Don and love you so very much. Thank you for everything.Myrna & Ray Meister
Fremont, NE Monday, December 18, 2023 Don and Karen have been our next door neighbors for many years. We found them to be kind caring neighbors.Most recently Don came over in his walker to tell Ray about his Granddaughter, Katherine's, poetry book, which he gave to us. We have it on our coffee table and have spent good time reading it. Don He was justifiably proud of her and her accomplishments in not only writing it, but in having it published as well. We pray that she might continue her College Education and become the teacher who would inspire young poets in the future. (Ray is a retired English teacher and he just wanted to share Don's story of love).
Don Samler
St George, UT Sunday, December 17, 2023 So sorry for your loss, Don was a great sales person in the Moving & Storage industry in Omaha when we worked together at Ace / North AmericanKay Resel (formerly married to Bruce Nash)
Kingsley, IA Sunday, December 17, 2023 My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and all of Don's family during this time if grieving.I always enjoyed visiting with Don and listening to his many stories of family and adventures.
May you find peace and comfort through the Lord's words and blessings.
Chad W Hedges
Overland Park, KS Sunday, December 17, 2023 My sincere condolences to you and your family, Don and I were lucky to have each other in our lives with the sharing of our children. Sarah was very lucky to have Don as a father in law.Smooth Sailing and calm seas, I have the watch Don. Semper Fi. Until Valhalla Sailer
Chad Hedges
Jon Miller
Gretna, NE Saturday, December 16, 2023 Don was a pleasure to talk and joke with He and Karen raised a wonderful family. He will be missed but remembered!Jane Fricke
Buckeye, AZ Saturday, December 16, 2023 I was so happy to meet my family in August 2017. Some of you I met later at Don's 80th Birthday party. He was very loquacious and tried to fill me in on all the family history in four days. He was so happy to find me too. I will never forget him. God be with the family during this time.Cris Hansen
Becker, MN Saturday, December 16, 2023 Sorry to learn of your loss our sincere condolences. Cris & Jacque HansenZack Powell
Omaha, NE Saturday, December 16, 2023 My sincere condolences to you and your family. I wish you all peace in these times.