Donald Lee Trisdale, Sr. of North Platte passed away January 12, 2015 in Omaha, NE.

Don was born April 25, 1947 in Fort Collins, CO to Claude K. and Vola B. Trisdale. The family later moved to North Platte where he grew up and attended school. He enjoyed cooking and spent most of his life serving others. Over the years he worked at Tomahawk Truck Stop, managed the Stockman Inn, and most recently was employed at Centennial Retirement Village. He was a valued employee and friend. He enjoyed the little things such as playing the casinos, keno and fishing. He is a beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather ( papa the great ). He will be greatly missed.

He is preceeded in death by his parents Claude Sr. and Vola, siblings Robert, Katherine, John, Nellie, Sarah, Roy, David, James, Claude Jr. and Peggy.

He is survived by his better half of twenty years Connie Breach, children Tina(Mike Toth) Mccarter of Norfolk, NE, Donnie ( Sharamie ) Trisdale Jr. of Cozad, NE, Jason ( Tara ) Trisdale of North Platte, Josh ( Anita ) Trisdale of North Platte, Tracey Scott of Benkleman, NE, grandchildren Hunter, Lakyn, Sawyer, Cayd, Ashley, Elliot, Donnie III, Kaitlyn, Tierson, Sanden, Kannon, Kiley, Annabelle, Taylr, Tanner, Taryn and great granddaughters Roxzan, Raven and Laylah, sibling Mary Wade, Sue ( Joe ) Hackler of Cheyenne, WY, Polly Trisdale , Harry Trisdale, Marlin ( Dina ) Trisdale all of North Platte and numerous nieces , nephews and extended family.

Memorials can be made in his name to Adopt a Backpack Program North Platte Public Schools and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today and 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.