Donald L. Harms

Glenvil resident Donald L. “Don” Harms, 90 went to his heavenly home Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Christian Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Glenvil Cemetery in Glenvil. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. with family present 4-6 p.m. Sunday, August 11, at the funeral home, and one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Glenvil Fire & Rescue or Glenvil American Legion. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Don’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. 

Don was born on May 19, 1934, to Fred G. and Esther (Saathoff) Harms in Hastings, NE. He was baptized, confirmed, and was a lifelong member of Glenvil Immanuel Lutheran Church. After graduating from Glenvil High School, Don enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1954-1956 in Panama.

Don knew that farming was in his blood and continued to work the land God had blessed his family with. This would be his passion for all his years, respecting the land given. He met the love of his life, Barbara Phipps in 1959. With a short courtship, Don knew what a gift he was given and asked Bobbie for her hand. They were united in marriage on March 27, 1960. They farmed together, raised four children, and were active in the community. They enjoyed card parties, traveling bus trips, camping and just relaxing on the porch.

Don’s favorite times included family get-togethers, supporting his children’s activities, chasing grandchildren’s sporting events, and fishing. He loved to read, hunt, and have coffee with friends. Every conversation was a treasure to him, and he was always ready to listen. Don was an active member of the Glenvil American Legion Post #26.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Bobbie; son, Douglas Harms of Glenvil; son and spouse, Daniel and Kim Harms of Glenvil with children, Danielle and Aarin Fellows, Ashlee Harms; daughter and spouse, Susan and Mark Roland of Grand Island with children RaeLysa and Evan Hansen, Sydney Schmitt, and Austin Casselberry; daughter and spouse, Amy and Bill Sullivan of Glenvil with Benjamen; great-grandchildren, Landon, Emmalyn, Nora, and Henry Fellows; brother, Eldon Harms; sister-in-law, Katie Phipps; brother-in-law, Dale Hinrichs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.