Pastor Don grew up in Falls City Nebraska and was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church. He attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont Nebraska and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. He attended Luther Northwestern Seminary and graduated with a Master of Divinity. He was ordained in 1984. Prior to Bethany Lutheran Pastor Don served Christ’s Lutheran Church at Davenport, St. James Lutheran Church at Edgar (sadly now closed) and St. John’s Lutheran Church of Eustis. Pastor Don is married to Lori Hunzeker who grew up on a farm outside of Hooper Nebraska. She also attended Midland Lutheran College where they met. They have two adult sons, Jon and Nate.
