Donnell D. Johnson

Funeral Services for Donnell D. "Zeke" Johnson will be conducted from the Adullam Lutheran Church, north of Bertrand in Phelps County, Nebraska on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Gary Panko, officiating. Interment will be in the Adullam Cemetery in Phelps County.

Donnell Devern "Zeke" Johnson, 65 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the V.A. Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Donnell was born September 1, 1942 at Lexington, Nebraska, the youngest of four children of Julius and Hazel (Bergman) Johnson. Zeke received his education from Bertrand, graduating from Bertrand High School. Following his education, he was employed by Kingsley Lumber at Holdrege until serving in the United States Army National Guard receiving his basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Following his service, Zeke returned home to Phelps County and continued his work at Kingsley Lumber until their closing.

On November 23, 1963 he was united in marriage to Malda Jekabson and the couple made their home in Holdrege. Zeke was the owner/operator of Zeke's Construction in Holdrege until his retirement due to his failing health.

Zeke enjoyed woodworking, hunting, tending to his garden and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Eagle's Club in Holdrege.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Malda of Holdrege; brother, Eldean Johnson of Bertrand; sister-in-law, Judy Johnson of Littleton, Colorado and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: DeVern Johnson and Verlyn Johnson.

There will be no visitation, the casket will be closed.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.