1956
Donald
2025
Donald R Schuneman
August 21, 1956 — January 27, 2025
Don was born in France at Chambley-Bussieres Air Force Base on August 21, 1956, to James (Jim) and Karen (Kay) Schuneman. He liked to say that he was a Frenchman, even though his knowledge of the French language was limited to French fries, French toast, and Ooh-la-la!
He wanted to be called Don, NOT Donald, or Donnie, or D.R., or Dapper. Only his mom could get by not calling him Don!
He married Marilyn Berte in 1978 in St. Joe, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons, Chad and Greg. He is preceded in death by his father, James D. Schuneman, and his favorite mother-in-law, Betty Berte, and his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son Chad Schuneman, son Greg Schuneman and his wife Camille, and grandchildren, Marlee, Grayson, Violet and Cooper; his mother, Kay Schuneman, siblings James (JR) and Alice Schuneman , Ken (Glori) Schuneman, and Deb Schuneman, father-in-law Vernon (Bitz) Berte and in-laws Marj (Bill) Froehlich, Dwaine (Marilyn) Berte, Darrell (Jan) Berte, Ann (Tony) Kockler, and Melissa (Ted) Krieps.
Although Don had many challenges in his life, he lived a life with determination, perserverance, and hard work. The greater the challenge, the harder he pushed through. His greatest blessings and joys were his four grandchildren. He was the grandpa / Mepaw who never said ‘no’ to them and the grandkids knew that. Whoever he met, he made an impression, and had a knack for making people laugh and smile with his outgoing personality. He was a man that accomplished things with grit and determination, but underneath, he was a very kind soul, and would always help others and would do anything for his family.
Information on services in Nebraska can be found at bramanmortuary.com and for Iowa services at LentzFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider becoming a bone marrow donor (National Marrow Donor Program).
Gathering of Family and Friends: Saturday, February 1 from 1-3 pm at Braman Mortuary Millard Chapel, 6505 S 144th St., Omaha, NE
To send flowers to the family in memory of Donald R Schuneman, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Gathering of Family and Friends
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel)
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