Donald was born on July 9, 1929 in Kiron, Iowa to Chris and Ester (Larsen) Bahnsen. He grew up in Ida Grove and Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School and Omaha University. He was in the fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha. Donald owned Bahnsen's ski and sport for 49 years. He was an avid skier, boater and tennis player. He played tennis and poker with life long friends. He was part of the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha. He was also a member of the Capitol Masonic Lodge #3 A.F & A.M.
His father, Chris Bahnsen; his mother, Ester (Larsen) Bahnsen; his sister, Betty Green and his son Chris Bahnsen preceded Donald in death.
Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sherri (White) Bahnsen. Children: Kevin Bahnsen; Jeff and (Linn) Bahnsen; Karen Ike; Stephanie and (Mark) Gonsior; Bill Hatcher; Michelle and (Kelly) Gaeth. Seventeen grandchildren.
Masonic Services at 3pm followed by a Celebration of life at 4pm, Friday April 27, 2018, both at Wellington Senior Living followed by a time and share memories with the family. Wellington Senior Living is located at 501 E. Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE. 68046.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Richard Halsey
Houston, TX Thursday, April 26, 2018 Don gave me the opportunity to work at his business that help me learn life lessons that positively influenced me the rest of my life. May he rest in peace.Marjorie Vandenack
Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Thinking of you in your loss of Don, and may he rest in peace.Marj Vandenack
Christine Behlen
Elkhorn, NE Saturday, April 21, 2018 My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. Love you.Paul Smit
Omaha, NE Saturday, April 21, 2018 Don , you were kind enough to give a young 14 year old kid a job washing boats and working in the store . Because of the opportunity i was able to pay cash for my first new truck at 16 years old . I have used those early work lessons learned through out my entire career ..I think of those wonderful days often , I can not Thank You enough .George & Pat Wooden
OMAHA, NE Friday, April 20, 2018 Sorry to hear about Don , may you have some peace and comfort knowing he is in the hands of our Lord and is not suffering any longer. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.Liz Gamerl
SWANZEY, NH Thursday, April 19, 2018 Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wonderful memories we have to shareRose Davis
Omaha, NE Thursday, April 19, 2018 My thoughts and prayers to each of you. May Don be at peace.