Donald Eugene Conklin II, 57, of Dakota City, Nebraska, died September 4, 2014, at a care facility in South Sioux City.

Don was born December 1, 1956, to parents Donald E Conklin and Donnie (Johnson) Snyder. He grew up in southern California and completed a state apprenticeship program, spending many years of his life in the machine shop trade. In 1980, Don married Anita Regos (SPHS '78) and had three children. They made their home in Littlerock, California until moving to Nebraska in 1992. Donald enjoyed music, swimming, hiking, fishing, and spending time with family.

Survivors include wife, Anita; son, Donald III and spouse, Megan and children, Donald IV and Lorianna; daughter, Kimberly and spouse, Dustin Anderson and children, Elizabeth and Evan; daughter Lissa Reiss and children, Izaic and Allison; sisters, Chris Conklin (SPHS '73) and Cathy Conklin; and many nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Berdie Henry.

Sioux City Journal, September 9, 2014