Donald C. Chambers, 83, of Wakefield NE


Donald C. Chambers, 83, of Wakefield, Nebraska died on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska. Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, Nebraska. Military honors will be presented by the Wakefield American Legion Post #81.

Don was born on June 16, 1931 in Wakefield, Nebraska, the son of James and Vera Chambers. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1949. In 1951, he entered the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. After leaving the service he returned to Wakefield, where he farmed.

Don was a member of the Wayne VFW Post #5291 and the Wakefield American Legion Post #81. He enjoyed farming, having coffee in town, horse racing and his cats.

He is survived by several cousins including: David Chambers, Merlin Chambers, Margie Alice Armfield, Dale Mikkelson, Leola Chambers, Jack Cook and Barb Stanton.

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