Donald Henry Wedekind, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021 at the age of 90.

Don was born on June 21, 1931 on his family farm near Newman Grove, NE. During high school, he joined the reserves and graduated in 1948. Don was discharged from the army in May 1956 as a Military Police Sergeant. While stationed near Denver, CO, he met his wife Laura Jo and married October 12th, 1956.

They raised their family on their farm Northeast of Newman Grove. Don enjoyed farming, while founding a successful business, Wedekind Manufacturing creating livestock fencing and equipment. He and Laura Jo retired and moved to Louisville, NE in 2015.

Don will be remembered for his great sense of humor, honesty, hard work ethic, and singing performances.

Donald is survived by his wife of 64 years, Laura Jo Wedekind of Louisville, NE, children, David (Pamela) Wedekind of Louisville, NE, Daniel (Janine) Wedekind of Guthrie, OK, Donald Dean (Jane) Wedekind of Cedar Park, TX, Douglas Wedekind of Lindsay, NE.  14 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, sister, Wanda Krietman of Chadron, NE

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Glen Wedekind, sister-in-law, Margie Wedekind, brother-in-law, Paul Kreitman, and daughter-in-law, Carmen Wedekind.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 28th 10:00am and viewing at 9:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Newman Grove with a luncheon to follow.

Burial will follow the service in the Zion (Wedekind) Lutheran Cemetery in Lindsay, Nebraska.

Arrangements by Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE  402-234-3985