Christian Biography of Donald E. Fintel

Donald Eugene Fintel, the son of Gus and Rose (Wulf) Fintel, was born on March 5, 1932 in Deshler, Nebraska. He passed away on May 2, 2024 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 92 years, 1 month, 27 days.

Don attended Superior Public Schools. He married Rose I. Rogers on January 9, 1952. Three children were born to this union. They divorced in 1991. Don was a lifelong member of Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior, and was engaged in farming and for many years he was a bus driver for Superior Public Schools. He was a founding board member of the Superior Rural Fire Dept., a longtime member of the Eagles Club, and Board of Directors for Farmers Coop Elevator.

In his later years, he enjoyed restoring old John Deere tractors and hunting with his family. Due to his health, Don entered the Superior Good Samaritan Society in November of 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter Paula Sholtz February 7, 2019.

He is survived by his children Dixie (Craig) Grisham of Superior; Lori Weavil of Superior; Lee (Ann) Fintel of Lincoln; seven grandchildren: Jaramie Grisham, Dawn Sutherlin, Taylor Youngblood, Nicole Fintel, Justin Fintel, Erin Richwine and Samantha Sholtz; eight great grandchildren: Dylan, Meg, Caleb, Lane, Landon, Lily, John Carter and Christopher; sister Donna Jean (Warren) Smith of Superior; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Services at: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska
Time of Service: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nebraska
Memorials to: Simic Skating Rink or Superior Good Samaritan Society
Visitation: From 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Tuesday with the family present from 5-7 at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home
Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900