Obituary: Donald Salmonson

Donald C. Salmonson, 84, Lincoln, Neb., passed away on Jan. 14, 2021. Born Nov. 23, 1936 to Vernon and Astrid (Nelson) Salmonson. Don is survived by his wife Trudy; children Karen (Greg) Znamenacek of Lincoln; Nancy Salmonson of Lincoln; Bill (Tracy) Salmonson of Omaha; sister Ruth (Ted) Knudson of Mountain Home, Idaho; sister-in-law Virginia Salmonson of Olathe, Kans.; step-daughters Diana (Kirk) Mclaughlin of Spring Hill, Kans.; Mary Bennett of Leawood, Kans.; grandchildren Courtney (David) Schumann; Scott Cole; Bill Boucher; Brian Cole; Eric (Moriah) Salmonson; great-grandchildren; step grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Bill and his first wife Louise. Celebration of life service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003.

Special thanks to the caregivers at High Plains Alzheimer’s Special Care Center.