Donald D. Miner

Donald Dean Miner was born to Nellie (Laughin) and Ralph Miner on July 19, 1932, on a farm near Logan, Kansas. With children by his side, he peacefully departed this life on June 20, 2025, at the age 92, one month shy of 93. He moved with his family to Long Island, Kansas, when he was five years old. Don attended all his school years at Long Island enjoying basketball, six-man football, and graduating in 1950.

After school that year he started working for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He was called to serve in the Army during the Korean Conflict in 1953. Don married Velma (Tiny) Hoppes on July 14, 1953. They were blessed with four children: Steve, Connie, Duane and Barbara. They were also appointed as guardians to Don's late brother and sister-in-laws' children; Jim, Janet and Kay. In 1965 the family moved to Red Cloud, Nebraska. Don worked on the railroad for 44 years as labor, foreman and many years as Track Inspector and retired in 1994. During his lifetime, Don enjoyed golfing, snow skiing, gardening, woodworking, puzzling, playing cards with friends, country music of his time, and having coffee each morning with friends to learn the latest news.

He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign War for many years and later served as Commander. Don was on the Cemetery Board and supervised and handled the many duties associated with setting up the flags on Memorial Day.

His greatest love was his wife and he treasured time spent with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Tiny, parents Ralph and Nellie Miner, siblings Elsie, Vernon, Peggy Mason, Lawrence, Delbert, Leo, Melva Quillen, and Almond; brother-in-law Carl Hoppes, son-in-law Mike McVicker and niece Janet Good; along many other extended family members.

Don is survived by son Steve Miner and wife Lennie of Lenexa, Kansas; daughter Connie Miner of Berthoud, Colorado; son Duane Miner and wife Mary of Seward, Nebraska; and daughter Barbara McVicker of Berthoud, Colorado; seven grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Don accepted Christ as Lord and Savior when he was 14 years old at an old time tent revival. He renewed his faith during his later years of his life.

His grandchildren are honored to serve as granddad's pallbearers and are Erin, Lynnze, Andy, Joe, Jessie, Alex and Claire.

A memorial fund has been established by the family for Living Springs Community Church in Red Cloud, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Living Springs Community Church in Red Cloud with Pastor Chuck Lewis officiating. Interment with military honors will be at the Red Cloud Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am to service time at the church.

Williams Funeral Home
241 West 4th Avenue
Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970

Phone 402-746-2500
williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com