Donald L Poulsen

Donald L. Poulsen, 90, of Elgin, NE, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Arbor Care Center at Neligh, NE.

At Don's request, his body will be cremated, and no services will be held at this time. A private inurnment will take place at West Cedar Valley Cemetery at a later date.

Levander Funeral Home of Elgin, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Lythje Poulsen, son of Niels Peter and Rosalie Lythje (Pedersen) Poulsen was born on April 18, 1931 on the family farm 5 miles west of Elgin. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin, NE.  Don attended Antelope County District 55 School until the 8 ^th grade. He farmed and trucked while taking care of his parents until they were  both deceased.

On February 25, 1955 he was united in marriage to Goldie Waunetta Pratt at the Wheeler County Court House and they were married for 66 years. They lived in Elgin and Donald worked for Elgin Mills, Elgin Lumber and Grain, Farmers Coop Milk Truck, Wards Home Appliance, CVA and Antelope County Roads Department.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin, NE, and was a 43-year member of the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department. He loved hunting and fishing with his grandkids, and spending time with his family and friends.

Donald is survived by his wife Goldie of Elgin, NE; daughter Ina (Jim) Kittelson of Elgin, NE; son Donald E. (Lisa) Poulsen of Elgin, NE; five grandchildren: Ryan (Casee) Kittelson; Jesse Kittelson; Jennifer (Aaron) Mahoney; Jeremy (Jenna) Poulsen; Lindsey Poulsen Reel; 13 great-grandchildren: Jonathon, Tristen, Myles, Camry, Bentley, Lilly, Trenten, Ryleigh, Dillon, Kaitlyn, Gentry, Kinley, and Eden; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Paul, Hans, Oscar and Einer.