A Memorial Service for Don Hahlbeck, age 82, of O'Neill will be at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.  Rev. Mike Durre will officiate.  Memorial Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Biglin's Mortuary.  Don passed way on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.  Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.  Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Donald Dean Hahlbeck was born to Clifford and Helen (Barr) Hahlbeck on December 27, 1943 in Ewing, NE.  He was one of seven siblings.  Don graduated from Ewing High School in 1962.  Enlisted in the Armed Forces of The United States June 1963 and was a PVT (E-2) (P) Tank Driver in the Army.  Even though his military career was short and ended with an honorable discharge, he loved the Military and was very proud to be a part of it.

Following his Honorable Discharge, Don moved to O'Neill, working at R.E.A. for a time along with several other places.  Don then moved to Nampa, Idaho, to start his long-time career as The Director of Nampa Housing Authority.  He and his wife, Diana, were also owners/brokers of Meyers Real Estate before moving back to O'Neill in 1999 to be closer to Don's children.

Once back in O'Neill, Don was the manager of the newly built Holiday Inn until his retirement.  He served as Holt County Supervisor from 2002-2020.  Don took great pride in representing Holt County.

Don and his wife Diana wintered in Rockport, TX and moved there fulltime in 2022.  After 44 years of marriage, Diana passed on February 13, 2025.  Don then moved back to O'Neill to live with his daughter Darcy and her husband, Scott.

Don was a Past Commander and member of the American Legion Simonson Post 93.

Don loved fishing, camping, bowling, and softball.

Don is survived by his children, Darcy & Scott Poese of O'Neill, Doug & Carol Hahlbeck of Ewing, Heath Hahlbeck & Stephanie Keetle of Lake Andes, SD, Kelly Hahlbeck of O'Neill; step children, John & Vanessa Burril, Allen Burril and Dustin Barton all of Nampa, ID; grandchildren, Brandon Poese, Michael Poese, Brian Hahlbeck, Jason Hahlbeck, Alyssia Hahlbeck, Justin Hahlbeck, Ty Hahlbeck, Katie Hahlbeck and Joey Burril; brothers, Jerry Hahlbeck, Butch & Kathy Hahlbeck; sisters, Cheri & Gary Joslyn, Kay Hahlbeck, Pat Hahlbeck; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Michael) Castle and Pam Kubik.

Proceeded in death by his wife, parents, and brother, Leon Hahlbeck.