Doug E. Lund

Douglas Eugene Lund of Kearney passed to his eternal home Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Tabitha Hospice Home in Lincoln, NE. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday September 29 at First Lutheran Church, 3315 Avenue G, Kearney, NE. The Rev. Dr. Michelle Holley Carlson and Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson will officiate. Doug was born December 12, 1933, to Jay and Grace Lund in Maskell, Ne. He met the love of his life while crossing paths on the steps of Old Main at Nebraska Wesleyan University where Doug earned his undergrad and then went on to earn his Doctorate degree at the University of Nebraska Lincoln in Genetics. They were married at Bethany Christian Church in Lincoln on June 7, 1958. Doug and Betty had two children, Scot and Susie, both born in Lincoln. In the fall of 1962, they moved to Kearney. Doug made a huge impact on the Biology department at Kearney State for 38 years and was a well-respected professor by his students and peers. On April 27, 2013, Doug was honored by the University of Nebraska Kearney when the Doug Lund DNA Day was established. In addition, a lab at UNK was named in his honor. Doug played football for Nebraska Wesleyan, served in the Armed forces, and was an active member of First Lutheran Church and the Elks Club. He also enjoyed his poker club and meeting for donuts with his buddies at 10 a.m. every weekday. He was also known for his great advice, sense of humor, and his amazing sourdough pancakes. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Scot (Bev) Lund of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Susan (Lund) Luxford of Lincoln, NE; four grandchildren, Lucas (Madelyn) Luxford of Lincoln, NE, Kiley (Adam) Willis of Hutchinson, KS, Lauren (David) Krehbiel of Pretty Prairie, KS and Lyndsey (Jordan) Haag of Hickman, NE; ten great-grandchildren plus one on the way; twin brother, Duane (Barb) Lund of Allen, Ne; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; wife (Betty), sister (Janice Emery), brother-in-law (Milton Emery), and son-in-law (William “Bill” Luxford). Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church, Kearney Elks Club, or the UNK Biology Department. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Doug E. Lund

December 12, 1933 - September 14, 2023