Donald D. Obst, 70, of Grand Island died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Wedgewood Care Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Mr. Obst was born October 25, 1943, at Winside, Nebraska to Arnold and Gladys (Carpenter) Obst. He attended and graduated from Platte Center High School in 1961.

He owned and operated Whiteway Tree Service for many years in Grand Island. He also spent time collecting and rebuilding antique farm machinery. Donald was quite the fisherman too.

Survivors of the immediate family include his children: Lori, Lisa, Lonnie and Brian; brothers: Bob (Jan) Obst of Lincoln and Larry (Joyce) Obst of Battle Creek; and special friend: Sandy Gawrych, and her children: Christina, James, Rolland, Chad and Jason.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Gladys Obst, a brother, Roger D. Obst, and his son, Donald D. Obst, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2014 at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. According to his wishes, Donald was cremated and there will be no visitation.