Donald Leroy Maucher was born June 25, 1928, at home in the Blanche Community, Northeast Chase County, Nebraska, to Fredrick C. and Cecilia M. (O’Neil) Maucher. Don grew up in Chase County Graduating from Chase County High School in 1947. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Dec. 1, 1950, and served in Korea. Don was honorably discharged on Nov. 16, 1952, and returned to Chase County continuing his education by attending barber school in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1954.
Don started Don’s Barbershop in downtown Imperial, which was main stay for over fifty years. He enjoyed visiting with his costumers over the years and sparking political debates “All in Good Fun”
In Don’s younger years he enjoyed participating in town team baseball and bowling leagues. He was an avid Cornhusker Football fan and would travel to Lincoln with many friends for the games. Don especially loved, followed, and was a sponsor of the Chase County High School girl’s track teams. He never missed a meet and was a super supporter. Don was also a member of the VFW Post #4688 of Imperial.
In his later years, Don enjoyed his big screen TV, watching Husker Football, and political debates. Don also loved his cats which he cared for and pampered.
Don passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his home in downtown Imperial. Don was 93 years of age.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kenneth, niece, Patricia Maucher, great-nephews, Justin Howell and Kenley Farrell.
Survivors include: Niece, Mica Maucher and Mick Cotant, of Imperial, NE
Great Nieces and Nephew: Tricia (Jacob) Sweet, Torie (Angel) Contreras, and Tyler Fosdick, all of Greeley, CO. and numerous Cousins.
Graveside Inurnment Services, with full military honors, will be held Friday September 3, 2021, 10:00 A.M. at Mount Hope Cemetery with Father Lothar Gilde officiating.
No visitation, Don’s wishes were for cremation.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Don’s memory has been suggested to the Chase County High School Athletic Department.
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