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Donald Voss

May 18, 1931 — January 10, 2022

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Donald Voss, age 90 of Hiawatha, KS passed away at home on January 10, 2022. He was born and baptized in Riverton, NE on May 18, 1931; he was confirmed in Clay Center, NE on March 25, 1945.  On December 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Lois M. Magnus.  He and Lois spent time living in Beatrice and North Platte, Nebraska; St. Joseph, Missouri; and Hiawatha, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956.  After returning from military service, he worked for Consumers Public Power.  He was also a sales manager for Electrolux for 10 years and worked as a motor re-winder for electrical companies for nearly 20 years.  During his retirement, he enjoyed delivering parts for O’Reilly Automotive.   He enjoyed fishing, watching the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, Nebraska Cornhuskers, car races, and was a master at playing cards.   Most of all, Don loved his family.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Lois; children, Cindy (Terry) Tollefson, of Olathe, KS; Kim (Dennis) Kleopfer of Fairview, KS; Jackie (Daron) Wohlgemuth of Olathe, KS; Greg (Deven) Voss of Olathe, KS; grandchildren, Brian (Mandi) Tollefson of Reseda, CA; Matthew (Jenessa) Kleopfer of Fredonia, KS; Tyler (Gentri) Tollefson of Tomball, TX; Andrew (Jessica) Kleopfer of Fairview, KS; Jenna (Robbie) Rundberg of Olathe, KS; Ethan Voss of Olathe, KS; and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Leona Voss; twin brother, Dale; brother, Virgil; and sister, Edith Gronstal.

A Celebration of Donald's Eternal Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha, KS. A light lunch will be provided for family and friends immediately after the service.  Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Deshler City Cemetery, Deshler, NE. Military honors a courtesy of Deshler American Legion Post #352

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, KS after 10 a.m. Thursday.  The family will meet with friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. that evening.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Hiawatha, KS and Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Saint Joseph, MO or sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 South 7 th Street, Hiawatha, KS, 66434.

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

6:30 - 8:00 pm

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Chapel Oaks Funeral Home - Hiawatha

124 South 7th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434

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Funeral Service

Friday, January 14, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am

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Zion Lutheran Church - Hiawatha

613 South 1st Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434

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Friday, January 14, 2022

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