Don W. Lydic, 76, of Brady, died June 25, 2019, at his home.

He was born Oct. 31, 1942, at Farnam, son of Robert Wray Lydic and Theresa E. (Derra) Lydic. Don was a member of the last elementary school class to finish at Ingham. He graduated from Farnam High School with the class of 1960. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1964 and received his master’s in 1972. He served in the Peace Corps from 1966 to 1970.

Don lived in a variety of places in Nebraska: Farnam, Lincoln, Trenton, Broken Bow and the Maxwell-Brady area. While serving in the Peace Corps, he lived in Colombia, South America.

He worked for many years as a county Extension agent and served on many fair boards, including Custer and Hitchcock. He used his leadership skills to organize many programs in the communities that he served. He was involved for many years with the Tri-County 4-H Club. His heart and soul was in agriculture and ranching. He enjoyed traveling and reading. He especially cherished reconnecting with his family and friends—especially his Peace Corps friends. Don was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Gothenburg.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wray and Theresa Lydic; grandparents Robert J. and Lula (Alysworth) Lydic, and George Henry and Rose (Demars) Derra; two special people in his life: Patricia Loy and Margaret Hirsh; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Survivors include his rekindled love, Mady Kenny; two brothers, Jim (Joyce) Lydic of Brady and Tom (Dawn) Lydic of Brady; sister, Mary Ann (Brad) Porter of Fremont; his nieces and nephews and their families; the special children of Patricia Loy—Tim (Jodi) Loy, Brad (Diane) Loy and Lisa (Brad) Schlueter; the special daughter of Peggy Hirsch—Heather (Jay) Dunning; and many friends and extended family.

A memorial has been established, which will be designated to local prescribed burn groups that Don was instrumental in or to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Gothenburg. Online condolences may be shared at blasestrauser.com.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Burial will follow at the Farnam Cemetery. The register book may be signed from 5-7 p.m. with the family present Friday, June 28, at Our Lady of Good Counsel. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, is in charge of arrangements.

The North Platte Telegraph, 27 June 2019