Donald C. Oberg, 72 of Kearney passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney surrounded by family.
Don was born August 23, 1950 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Clarence J. and Ruby L. (Chesbrough) Oberg. He was raised in Farnam, NE where he attended Farnam High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Don then earned his BS degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1972. On May 21, 1972 he was united in marriage to Barb Homan.
Don worked construction for a while before moving to Axtell where he farmed from 1975 to 2000. He then worked as an insurance adjuster for Scandinavian Mutual in addition to the Cabela's Call Center for several years.
Don had a passion for the outdoors and loved to garden, fish, hunt and golf. He enjoyed working with his hands, building furniture for many years. Don had a playful personality and loved to tease when the opportunity would arise. His favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren's activities.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where he had been active on numerous committees and Parish Council. Don was also a member of the Lions Club, Axtell School Board, Scandinavian Insurance Board and served as a 4-H Leader and baseball coach over many years.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Ben Homan, Sr. and Dr. Dave Jones.
Interment will be held at Kearney Cemetery.
Don was born August 23, 1950 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Clarence J. and Ruby L. (Chesbrough) Oberg. He was raised in Farnam, NE where he attended Farnam High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Don then earned his BS degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1972. On May 21, 1972 he was united in marriage to Barb Homan.
Don worked construction for a while before moving to Axtell where he farmed from 1975 to 2000. He then worked as an insurance adjuster for Scandinavian Mutual in addition to the Cabela's Call Center for several years.
Don had a passion for the outdoors and loved to garden, fish, hunt and golf. He enjoyed working with his hands, building furniture for many years. Don had a playful personality and loved to tease when the opportunity would arise. His favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren's activities.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where he had been active on numerous committees and Parish Council. Don was also a member of the Lions Club, Axtell School Board, Scandinavian Insurance Board and served as a 4-H Leader and baseball coach over many years.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Ben Homan, Sr. and Dr. Dave Jones.
Interment will be held at Kearney Cemetery.
Donald C. Oberg, 72 of Kearney passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney surrounded by family.
Don was born August 23, 1950 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Clarence J. and Ruby L. (Chesbrough) Oberg. He was raised in Farnam, NE where he attended Farnam High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Don then earned his BS degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1972. On May 21, 1972 he was united in marriage to Barb Homan.
Don worked construction for a while before moving to Axtell where he farmed from 1975 to 2000. He then worked as an insurance adjuster for Scandinavian Mutual in addition to the Cabela's Call Center for several years.
Don had a passion for the outdoors and loved to garden, fish, hunt and golf. He enjoyed working with his hands, building furniture for many years. Don had a playful personality and loved to tease when the opportunity would arise. His favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren's activities.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where he had been active on numerous committees and Parish Council. Don was also a member of the Lions Club, Axtell School Board, Scandinavian Insurance Board and served as a 4-H Leader and baseball coach over many years.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Ben Homan, Sr. and Dr. Dave Jones.
Interment will be held at Kearney Cemetery.
Don was born August 23, 1950 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Clarence J. and Ruby L. (Chesbrough) Oberg. He was raised in Farnam, NE where he attended Farnam High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Don then earned his BS degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1972. On May 21, 1972 he was united in marriage to Barb Homan.
Don worked construction for a while before moving to Axtell where he farmed from 1975 to 2000. He then worked as an insurance adjuster for Scandinavian Mutual in addition to the Cabela's Call Center for several years.
Don had a passion for the outdoors and loved to garden, fish, hunt and golf. He enjoyed working with his hands, building furniture for many years. Don had a playful personality and loved to tease when the opportunity would arise. His favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren's activities.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church where he had been active on numerous committees and Parish Council. Don was also a member of the Lions Club, Axtell School Board, Scandinavian Insurance Board and served as a 4-H Leader and baseball coach over many years.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Ben Homan, Sr. and Dr. Dave Jones.
Interment will be held at Kearney Cemetery.
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