Donald Wayne George
George, Donald Wayne
28 Mar 1950 - 27 Nov 2016
Donald Wayne George, one of three children of Leonard Paul and Kathryn
D. (Cooper) George, was born on March 28, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska along
with his twin brother Robert. Don graduated from the Omaha Technical
High school in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and
served for two years as a fireman while stationed at Lackland Air Force
Base in San Antonio, Texas. Following his honorable discharge, Don
worked as a production specialist for Western Electric for 32 years. He
then worked for 8 years at the Oriental Trading Company until his
retirement.
Don and Joyce Elaine Hansen were united in marriage on June 28, 1975 at
St. John Lutheran Church in Mineola, Iowa.
Don enjoyed gardening and traveling to Arkansas to visit relatives. He
was a huge Star Trek fan and also enjoyed watching the Twilight Zone.
Don passed away on November 27, 2016 at the Select Specialty Hospital in
Omaha at the age of 66 years, 7 months, and 29 days. He was preceded in
death by his parents; in-laws; niece Susan Rodgers; and great niece
Victoria Hughes.
Don is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce George of Glenwood, IA;
twin brother Bob George; and sister Frances Hughes, both of Omaha; his
aunt, Ruth Cooper, of Everton, AR; one nephew Keith; four nieces, Terri,
Sherri, Jennifer, and Heather; several great nephews and nieces; cousins
and extended relatives; and many friends
Visitation: Wednesday, November 30, 2016, from 5 - 7 P.M. with a prayer
service at 6:00 P.M., at Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood.
Services: Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday,
December 1, 2016 at the Mineola Cemetery.
Interment: Mineola Cemetery, Mineola, IA.
Memorials: Directed to the family.
Donald worked at the plant for 32 years.
Loess Hills Funeral Home
112 North Vine
Glenwood, IA
712-527-5241
www.loesshillsfuneralhome.com
