Donald Spinar

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Donald Ervin Spinar, 77, of Lincoln passed away October 18, 2025. Born September 1, 1948, in Kearney, NE to Ervin and Darlene (Burnett) Spinar.

Don was a financial advisor for more than two decades after serving many years as an executive officer at Security Mutual Life Insurance Company. He was a member of First Plymouth Church, Hillcrest Country Club, Rotary Club #14, and served on several boards in Lincoln. Family and friends will miss stories of his adventures, like the time he drove a sprinter van through France or that one walleye that got away. His sons will remember Don driving “Bonnie” the ski boat around Bachelor Bay at Ten Mile Lake, MN.

Family members include his wife, Beverly Austin, sons: Marco Spinar (Claire Brown), New York City, NY, David Spinar (Anne Perlman), Lincoln, Brent Spinar, Eagan, MN, and Zachary Blume (Jody), San Diego, CA, his grandchildren: Noah and Dylan, and Will, Ava and Marco, and his nieces: Kristin and Kari. Preceded in death by his parents, dear wife Alice “Molly” Dow, sister Virginia White, and brother Dave Spinar.

Memorial service: 1:00 pm Saturday, November 15, 2025, First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street.

Memorials to First Plymouth Church, Lincoln Literacy or Food Bank of Lincoln.

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Memorial Service

1:00 pm CST

First Plymouth Church

2000 D Street

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November 26, 2025

Dear Bev, Ed and I extend our deepest sympathy on your loss.

– Ed and Priscillla Grew

November 11, 2025

Don was a wonderful Rotarian. His commitment to Service Above Self and the other tenets of Rotary were admirable. He will be missed as an active member of our club, especially when I login to host the weekly Zoom meetings. We always had a nice visit. Sending my prayers to Bev and all of Don’s family and friends.

– Kiersten Hill

November 10, 2025

Bev, I am saddened to hear of Don’s passing. I cringed when I thought of the battle he waged against throat cancer, and your journey along side. I thought a lot of Don in Rotary14. I’m sorry he had such a hard health journey.

– Martha Gadberry

November 7, 2025

I served with Don as a Cornhusker Scout Reservation Camp Staff member way too many years ago. He was a lot of fun, adventurous, and very fine Scout in every respect. May God Bless and Keep Don Spinar and his wonderful family.

– Terry L. Stentz

October 24, 2025

Don and I first became friends in the 60’s at NE Wesleyan. As others have shared, Don was always friendly and had quite the gift of gab. Down the road a few decades Don became a trusted investment advisor. So grateful to Don and now his gifted son David follows with the same wisdom and integrity. Good people.

– Lance Hall

October 22, 2025

Don was always a delight to work with. His patience with explaining retirement options and our endless questions was exceptional. He was a wonderful man who always had a kind word and a smile for us. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family and friends.

– Alan and Lori Walker

October 22, 2025

What a wonderful guy! I always enjoyed talking to him when I was in Rotary; always polite and interested in the conversation. Sympathies to Bev and his entire family.