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Donald (Don) F. Magill passed away at Lakeside hospital on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at the age of 89 years. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekamah.

Don was born on Aug. 19, 1932, on a farm west of Herman to Floyd and Grace (Hovendick) Magill. At the age of three he moved with his family to Omaha where his father worked for Sorensen's Dairy. The family remained in Omaha till his father went back to farming in 1943, again west of Herman. Don spent most of his school years at Broderson school and Herman.

In 1952, Don met Judith (Judy) Miller and they were married on Nov. 9 of that year. Shortly after their marriage Don was drafted into the Army and ended up spending fifteen months in Korea. When he returned home they began farming west of Herman near his parents. In 1960, the family of six moved to a farm north of Fort Calhoun and this is where the family grew up and Don spent many years enjoying the land, the deer and coyote hunting that he and the boys enjoyed so much.

Don also loved his horses. He spent many hours riding with his children and caring for them. His love of livestock was inherited by his children and grandchildren.

In 1994, Don retired from farming and he and Judy spent most of their time continuing to camp, fish and enjoy their family. They have made their home in Tekamah since 1999 and he has loved being part of this community. He is also a life-time member of the VFW and past member of the Legion.

Survived by wife, Judy Magill; children, Cheryl and John Kelly of Deloit, Iowa, Randal Magill of Decatur, Terese Magill, Decatur, Lorraine Magill of Arlington; grandchildren, Tina and Angie, Eric, Cindy and Colton, Luke, Andria, Kristin and Marvin, Brandi, Cory and Melanie; great grandchildren, Taylar, Jaycee and Christian, Madison, Alyssa, Olivia, Mason and Mia, Max, Kailee and Mya, Trey and Jaxon, Bradley, Amy and Ryan, Declan, Evan, Miranda and Allyssa; great-great grandchildren, Melody and Jazmyn, and soon to be baby sister; two sisters, Eva McClusky and Jean Schroder of Tekamah; many nephews and nieces.

Preceded in death by son, Dan; parents, Floyd and Grace Magill; brother, Merlin Magill and sister Mary Ann Brown.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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