Donald R. Dawson

Donald R. Dawson, 81, of Albion, NE, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Albion, NE.

Funeral services are 10:00 a.m., July 29, 2019 at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, NE with the Chaplain Gordon Braun officiating. Burial will be at Bonanza Akron Cemetery rural Albion, NE. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Donald Richard Dawson, son of Melvin and Marie (Goerl) Dawson was born on September 12, 1937 in Persia, IA. He attended school in Persia, IA and Red Oak, IA until his family moved to Nebraska when he was in the 8 ^th grade. He then farmed with his family.

On August 24, 1956 Don was united in marriage to Betty Brandt in Central City, NE. The couple remained on the family farm near Akron, NE. Don enjoyed breaking horses, and hunting, especially duck and coyote. In his later years Don really enjoyed following Sprint Car and Stock Car races.

Don is survived by his three sons: Melvin (LouAnn) of Albion, NE; Merlin (Michelle) of Bellwood, NE; and Darin of Albion, NE; four grandchildren: Justin (Melissa) Dawson of Denver, CO; Erica Heying of Sioux City, NE; Brent (Annie) Dawson of Louisville, KY; and Jenny Dawson of Battle Creek, NE; three great-grandchildren: Jax, Tyler, and Eli; brother Jerry (Alice) of Hyannis, NE; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty, and brother Robert (Joan) Dawson.