Donald E. Merical

Donald E. Merical, 80, of Jackson, NE passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence.Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Donald was born June 22, 1938 in Adel, IA, the son of Merle and Bernice (Sheaffer) Merical. He attended school in Adel and Sergeant Bluff, IA, and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. Donald married Bernadine Boyle in 1959 in Jackson, NE and they were blessed with 7 children.He raised his family in Jackson, NE and worked for various trucking companies in the area.He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching football.Survivors include his wife, Bernadine Merical; children, Donald Merical, Patrick Merical, Cynthia (Walter) Thomas, Mark Merical, Teresa (Melvin) Alford, Madonna Merical, and Philip Merical; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dixie (Francis) Krause; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Robert, Rhonda, and Michelle Merical; daughter-in-law, Joni Merical; grandson, Mason Merical; and brothers, Ronnie and Jerry (Sharon) Merical.