Donald Jobman

Donald D. Jobman, 88 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney, with Rev. Dr. Michelle Holley Carlson and Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson officiating. Interment will follow at Kearney Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #52 and VFW Post #759 , in conjunction with the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney and one hour prior to the service at the church. Donald Dean Jobman was born in Gothenburg, NE, on February 25, 1934 to Fred and Anna (Weyers) Jobman. He was educated in the Gothenburg Public Schools, Central Nebraska Community College and Kearney State College. His parents only spoke German at home, so when Don started school, they vowed to speak only English. He ran the projector at the Sun Theatre after school and on weekends. He also worked in his dad's creamery. Don was drafted in August of 1954 and was honorably discharged July of 1956, after serving 16 months in Hawaii as a mechanic with the 89th Tank Battalion attached to the 25th Division. A tremendous thrill of his life was to reenact a picture of him in Hawaii on Pali Road 45 years later when they visited Hawaii for the 40th wedding anniversary-and proud that his waistline was the same! He married Leta Rose Taubenheim in Kearney on April 23, 1961. They resided their entire married life in Kearney. Don worked as a Master Scheduler and Buyer at Rockwell International in Kearney for 28 years. He retired from Chief Industries as a Master Scheduler in 1999. After retiring, he drove a bus for RYDE transportation for 15 years. He truly enjoyed his regular customers and especially admired those with disabilities. He was a volunteer fireman with the Kearney Fire Department for 32+ years. Served as Vice President, President, Board Member, and 14+ years as Treasurer. He was a certified EMT. He also served as Social Club President since 1998. Don loved taking care of the Coffee Club and handing out the watches at the annual KVFD Banquets. Don was a member of Elks Club 984 and received the Elk of the Year Award. He enjoyed cooking for the Beer and Burger Nights for over 25 years. He also was a member of American Legion and Eagles Club. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church, past council member, memorial committee, served communion, and he enjoyed the fellowship of First Lutheran mission trips. Don was a long-time donor of platelets to the Red Cross. He won the Good Neighbor Award for his dedication and assistance to his neighbors. Don took great pride in his gardening and lawn work. He loved to travel, especially with longtime friends Jill and Marv Franzen. The biggest thrill of his life was to do a sky dive in California at 71 and again with his Goddaughter in Nebraska for his 85th birthday. Don was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He earned the nickname 'McGyver" for his fix-it abilities. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Janna (Troy) Burton of Kearney and Jill Jobman of Odessa; three grandsons, Jared Burton of Riverside, CA, Blake Swartwood of Elm Creek and Bo Burton of Redlands, CA; granddaughter, Jenna Mae Swartwood of Kearney; 4 great grandchildren; nephew, Todd (Jo) Peterson of El Dorado, KS. Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leta Jobman; and three sisters. Memorials are suggested to Kearney Volunteer Fire Department, First Lutheran Church or to Kearney Elks Lodge #984. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Donald Jobman

February 25, 1934 - May 24, 2022