Donald E. Hauptman

Juniata resident, Donald E. Hauptman, 61 died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, NE. Graveside service will be Monday, November 24, 2008 at 2 PM at the Wyuka Cemetery, at Nebraska City, NE with the Pastor Herb Scott officiating Visitation will be Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Juniata Community Church, Juniata, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.brandwilson.com. Donald was born May 18, 1947 to Robert and Rhobie (Munson) Hauptman in Nebraska City, NE. He graduated from the Nebraska City High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war from September 12, 1966 to September 2, 1969. He married Nancy Vollertsen on May 23, 1971. He worked as a sales rep for Kenworth of Omaha, NE until his illness in December of 2001. He attended church at the Juniata Community Church. He loved camping and coon hunting. He is survived by his wife Nancy of Juniata, NE, 2 sons, Matthew and wife Tiffany of Danville, Iowa, and Marshall and wife Catherine of Valparaiso, NE. 1 grandson, Landon Hauptman of Valparaiso, NE. 4 brothers, Joe Hauptman of Rockport, Missouri, Richard Hauptman and wife Judy of Omaha, NE. Charles Ronnie Hauptman and wife Jeannie of Nebraska City, NE and Philip Dean Hauptman and wife Cheryl of Nebraska City, NE. 1 sister, Jean Wieckhorst and husband Mike of Nebraska City, NE, 2 sister-in-laws, Linda Hauptman of Nebraska City, NE and Lou Hauptman of Plattsmouth, NE. 1 brother-in-law, Roger Vollertsen and wife Sheryl of Holdrege, NE and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 infant daughter, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and his father in law. Memorials may be given to the Camp Augustine Boy Scout Camp or the American Diabetes Association.