Donald "Don" Zeckser, Jr.

Hastings resident Donald D. “Don” Zeckser, Jr., 56, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Memorial Service is 11 a.m. Thursday, November 7, at Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Barry Kennard officiating. Per Don’s request for those attending the service please wear a Husker shirt in his honor. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation is 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the family present 5-7 p.m., and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Don was born on October 10, 1963, in Hastings, NE to Donald D. Sr. & Maxine (Faber) Zeckser. He graduated from Adams Central High School. Don married Gwen Cline on February 23, 1984, in Grand Island, NE. He served in the Army National Guard.

From a young age, Don loved tagging along with his father helping out with his Masonry business.  Later in life, he began his truck driving career. He felt a sense of security and pride in putting in a days work. In Dons free time he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids, gardening, and most of all Husker football. Don had big heart and cherished all of his family.

Don drove a truck for Darling, Inc. now known as Dar Pro Solutions of Ravenna, NE. He attended Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Becky Johnston.

SURVIVORS:
Wife:
Gwen Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Children & Spouses:
Mindy & Brent Breckner – Doniphan, NE
Nicole & Brian Delgado – Doniphan, NE
Stacy Zeckser – Lafayette, IN
Tiffany & Josh Nuss – Scotia, NE
Brooke Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Marc Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Landon Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Jett Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren:
13
Siblings & Spouses:
Jackie Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Glen Zeckser – Hastings, NE
Mike Zeckser – Charlotte, NC
Vickie & Brad Reiber – Hastings, NE
Rogene & Allan Arterbury – Springfield, MO
Jolene & Jim Kruml – Hastings, NE
Brother-in-law:
Jon Johnston – Juniata, NE
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and other extended family.