Donald C. Post, 83 of Syracuse, was born October 12, 1931 near Syracuse, the son of Carl and Ella (Reimer) Post. He passed away on March 26, 2015 at Good Samaritan Center. Don married Delores Johns on June 24, 1951.

He was proud of his service to his country during the Korean War where he received a commendation medal for meritorial service from the army. Don served as a Syracuse Volunteer Fireman for 26 ½ years, a city councilman from 1965 to 1967 and again 1972-1980. He was appointed to the Utility Board from 1969 to 1971. He received the Community Achievement Award in 1980. In 1983 he and his brother Harold received the Outstanding Business Award for Post Bros. Floor Service and Hardware.

During their younger days, Don and Delores enjoyed dancing at the Plamor ballroom, attending NE football games and square dancing. More recently they enjoyed visits with their great grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father & grandfather who could fix anything and was always willing to lend a hand.

He is survived by wife: Delores, daughters: Judy (Bob) Farmer of Lincoln, Jan Lang of Lincoln & significant other Bill Gerdes of Waverly, Jill Post of New Jersey, grandchildren: Nick (Steph) Farmer of Nebraska City, Mindy Farmer of Omaha, Brandi (Vance) Allison, Brian (Jodi) Lang, Brittany (Derek) Miller all of Lincoln, 7 great grandchildren, brother: Harold (Bonnie) Post of Syracuse, many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents, sisters: Berdine Heine, Arva Ekhoff, son-in-law: Keith Lang.

Memorial Service: Monday March 30 at 11:00 A.M. at Luther Memorial Church in Syracuse. No viewing due to cremation, but family will greet friends at Luther Memorial Church on Sunday March 29 from 6-8 P.M.

Memorials to the family's choice.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441