January 27, 1933-June 19, 2015

Donald James Chase, Lt. Col. U.S.A.F. Ret, age 82, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 in Omaha.  He was born on January 27, 1933, in Nebraska City, NE.  Donald graduated from Omaha University in 1954. He also earned an MBA at Memphis University. Donald served 20 years in the Air Force as a pilot of C-130, B-47 and B-52 planes and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He flew over 150 bombing missions, including Linebacker II, and was awarded many honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross.  Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd L. and Alice C. (Brandt) Chase.  He is survived by his sister and brother-in-Law, Lois (Chase) and David Carlsen; nieces, Janet (Chuck) Campbell and Barbara Carlsen; nephew, Douglas Chase (Naoko) Carlsen; great niece, Nicole Campbell; great nephew, Charlie Campbell; cousins, friends and caregivers at Heritage Pointe Memory Care.

VISITATION Tuesday, June 23 at 12:30 PM with a SERVICE following at 1:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary 108^th Street Chapel. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Air & Space Museum (Ashland, NE) and The Wounded Warrior Project.

Feb 6, 1946 – June 10, 2015

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Frank Mauer.  He is survived by his daughters, Ann (Chris) Rosenthal and Maureen (Scott) Maupin; grandchildren, Ashley, James, Madeline, Evelynn, Jesalynn, Will, and Cooper and many friends.

VISITATION Monday, June 22, 2015 from 5-7pm with a MEMORIAL SERVICE at 7pm at Roeder Mortuary 108^th Street Chapel.

December 27, 1951 – June 11, 2015
Passed away with his family at his side.  Preceded in death by parents, Carl W. and Shirley I. Winther.  Survived by siblings Sue (Myron) Walker, Renee Gasson, Rick (Chris) Winther, nephew Richard Winther; nieces Nikki Dunkley, Stacey (Jason) Bryant, Hannah Winther, great niece Michaela Dunkley and great nephew, Connor Bryant; cousin Jetta Skinner.
Graduated from Rummel High School and the University of Nebraska Lincoln with his Masters in Physics.  His accomplishments include teaching (professor) at UNL, working with Ames Lab and long-time employee “Web Master” at Krell Institute in Ames, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers donations to Roncalli High School.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 20, 2015 at Rick & Chris Winther’s home 11311 Grant Cir. Omaha, Neb. between 2 to 6 p.m.  Family and friends may view and sign guest book online at roedermortuary.com
“Your actions were always kind,
A generous hand and an active mind,
Anxious to please and loath to offend,
A loving brother and faithful friend.”

9/9/1943 – 6/11/2015

Survived by children Craig (Colleen), Tracy (John) Rokes,  Christopher (Meri), grandchildren Jenny, Stacy,  Corbin, Cameron, Colin, 3 great grandchildren,  siblings Vicki (Kent) Opal, Nicholas (Donna) Culjat. Preceded in death by great granddaughter Jaileigh Posey.

Family receiving friends Wednesday ( 6/17/2015 ) 4-6 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE.

Memorials to donors choice.