Donald Janousek Obituary
Donald Ray Janousek
Age 74
Donald Ray Janousek, 74, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on Dec. 25, 2022.
Janousek grew up in Schuyler, Nebraska, where he graduated high school in 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, served in the Philippines and Australia and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. Don graduated in the top of his class at the University of Missouri School of Law. He was an attorney, social worker and college instructor, and he lived in Omaha; Loup City; St. Louis, Missouri; and Carbondale, Illinois, before retiring in Grand Island. He was well read and enjoyed The Beatles, Mizzou football, the Bohemian Café and was a regular volunteer for veterans' events.
Don is survived by his four children and two brothers.
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Professor Fred Wigington
February 16, 2025
During grade school, Don, a few friends and I would play football and baseball (not organized, but who ever showed up after school or during the summer). We'd pick sides and have some fun until the 6 PM city whistle blew and all had to head quickly home. In the 50's that's what it was like. Don was agreed the smartest kid in the High School. We knew he'd do well at whatever he did. I admired him teaching college (as I am still teaching college with over 270 classes taught under my belt). He was a great person and helped so many. Yes, we graduated high school together.
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Professor Fred Wigington
January 5, 2023
Don and I went to HS together and played together in grade school. Lost track after HS, but he was one of the smartest in our 1966 graduating class. What a wonderful and giving to others person. Such a great loss.
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