Donald Wayne George

Donald W. George, 66 of Glenwood, passed away November 27, 2016 in Omaha, NE. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Mineola Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood.

Memorials: Directed to the family

Donald Wayne George, one of three children of Leonard Paul and Kathryn D. (Cooper) George, was born on March 28, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska along with his twin brother Robert. Don graduated from the Omaha Technical High school in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for two years as a fireman while stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Following his honorable discharge, Don worked as a production specialist for Western Electric for 32 years. He then worked for 8 years at the Oriental Trading Company until his retirement.

Don and Joyce Elaine Hansen were united in marriage on June 28, 1975 at St. John Lutheran Church in Mineola, Iowa.

Don enjoyed gardening and traveling to Arkansas to visit relatives. He was a huge Star Trek fan and also enjoyed watching the Twilight Zone.

Don passed away on November 27, 2016 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha at the age of 66 years, 7 months, and 29 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws; niece Susan Rodgers; and great niece Victoria Hughes.

Don is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce George of Glenwood, IA; twin brother Bob George; and sister Frances Hughes, both of Omaha; his aunt, Ruth Cooper, of Everton, AR; one nephew Keith; four nieces, Terri, Sherri, Jennifer, and Heather; several great nephews and nieces; cousins and extended relatives; and many friends.