Donald Dean Biltoft, the son of John and Greta, was born on June 8, 1929 in Wellington, Kansas. He passed away on September 14, 2023 at the Parkview Haven Nursing Home at Deshler, Nebraska, at the age of 94 years, 3 months, 6 days.
Don attended country school in Nora, Nebraska, and graduated from Superior High School. He was baptized at Stephenville New Foundland by Father Greatnek. Don served in the United States Air Force from December 7, 1950 until December of 1954. He was married to Mary Ann Mazour and to this union six children were born. They were later divorced. He was married to Lola Hull in March of 1996 at Edgar, Nebraska. He was a 50+ member of the American Legion and member of the Elks, long time member of the Knights of Columbus, and Elk Creek Country Club, of which he was a charter member and was instrumental in its formation and development.
After being discharged from the Air Force, Don began farming and working at other agriculture related jobs. Later, he moved his family to Nelson where he began his banking career with the Commercial Bank in Nelson. After several years in the bank, he established an Independent Insurance Agency with others in the bank, as well.
Don's hobbies included refinishing antique furniture and woodworking, attending local auctions, dirt track auto racing, going to sports events to watch his children and grandchildren, golf, and coffee with his buddies in Oak.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Donnie April 10, 2017; sister, Phyllis Ross; brother, Earl; and sister-in-law, Lois Biltoft.
Survivors include his wife, Lola of Edgar; sister, Lora Novak of Oregon; brother-in-law, Arnold Ross of Superior; children, Pia (Kent) Meyer of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Roger (Cathy) Biltoft of Nelson, Nick (Cindy) Biltoft of Riverton, Wyoming, Crystal (Rick) Meyer of Cypress, Texas, and Tara (Greg) Daly of Bawley Point, New South Wales, Australia; daughter-in-law, Lucy Biltoft of San Antonio, Texas; Toni (Jim) Hynes of Blaire, Nebraska, Greg Rothfuss of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Lesley (Rothfuss) Souicie of Lee's Summit, Missouri; 22 grandchildren, Nicole, Becky, Jordan, Corbin, Taylor, Gage, Kelsey, Calem, Trevor, Joe, John, Brigum, Torin and Seave, Alicia, Amber, Erin, Lance, Cole, Beau, Chase, Halle; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorial Mass will be held 11 am Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Superior, Nebraska.
Burial with Military Honors will be in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nebraska.
Rosary services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the church
Friends may call or stop by on Saturday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am before services at the St Joseph Catholic Church, 1415 California St., Superior, Nebraska 68978. 402-879-3900
Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978. 402-879-3900