Donald grew up in Decatur, NE, with his brother Richard “Dick” Larson and Harriet Larson. He married Holly Hawke, in Lincoln, NE, on November 22, 1958.
Donald attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in 1948. He was a member and then President of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Donald was a cadet Lt. Colonel of the ROTC and signed up for two years of active duty and six years with the National Guard. He joined the Army from 1952-1955, where he fought in Korea. In 1960 he was promoted to Captain and was honorably discharged. He enjoyed a career in banking in Lincoln, then worked as a fundraiser for Nebraska Public Television, until his retirement. Donald was a member of a variety of community organizations including Scottish Rite, American Legion, Lions Club, United Way, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Don is survived by his daughters, J. Lynn (Mark) Neumeister of Edmond, OK, Christian A. (Mark) Whitehead, of Lincoln, NE, and Letitia H. (Bob) Pert of Wichita Falls, TX; grandchildren Abigail Neumeister, Madeline and Katherine Whitehead, Lauren, Colleen and Robert Pert. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen (Holly) Hawke Larson, granddaughter Caitlin Neumeister, brother Dick Larson and sister Harriet Larson.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln (10). Rev. Dr. Jimmy Shelbourn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial to Westminster Presbyterian Foundation, 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502
No visitation/Cremation