Don LaBalle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald LeRoy LaBalle, son of LeRoy Emanuel and Eva (Goddard) LaBalle, was born March 11, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended school in Woodard, Oklahoma, graduating from high school there in 1958. Don went on to attend Oklahoma Baptist University, earning a degree in English and Journalism. He also served his country in the Oklahoma National Guard. On May 23, 1970 Don was united in marriage to Lynn Quig at Peace Lutheran Church in Hastings, Nebraska. They made their first home in Beatrice, Nebraska before moving to Auburn, Nebraska in October of that year. Don and Lynn were blessed with three children: Jennifer, Brad, and Nichole. Don purchased the Peterson Photography Studio when he moved to Auburn. He renamed the business LaBalle Studio, and operated for 35 years until closing the business in 2005. He also had worked part-time with KNCY Radio while it was in Auburn, and as an insurance agent for a telemarketing firm in Auburn. Don was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and had belonged to Rotary and Toastmasters in Auburn. He was also a proud member of the NRA. He enjoyed history in general, especially when it dealt with wars and World War II. He loved his work with photography and enjoyed literature of all types. Nichole’s dog held a special place in his heart. Don was known to family and friends to have a dry, witty sense of humor. Parkinson’s disease began to take a toll on Don in his later years, resulting in him moving to the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn in July of 2013. He passed there, with Lynn by his side, on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the age of 74 years and 20 days. His parents preceded him in death. Don is survived by his wife Lynn of Auburn; daughters and sons-in-law Jennifer and Darin Anderson of Auburn; Nichole and Landon Rafos of Fort Collins, CO; son Brad LaBalle and Masa Waring of Auburn; 9 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Dorsey and Debra Redd of Cherokee, OK; other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be Wednesday, April 9, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. Burial will follow in the Trinity Cemetery near Johnson. Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00. Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Don LaBalle

March 11, 1940 - March 31, 2014

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Don LaBalle

March 11, 1940 - March 31, 2014

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