Donald Blomberg

 

On Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, Donald Blomberg, beloved brother and uncle, passed away at the age of 75. Don was born on January 11th, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas, to William and Alice (Helget) Blomberg.

 

Don graduated from Manhattan High in 1963, later attending Capital City Barber College in North Topeka. After graduating, he began work at Pete’s Barber shop at 108 SE. 8th street in downtown Topeka.  In 1984, he purchased the shop, changing the name to Don’s Barber shop. He retired in 2011 after 45 years in the same location. Over the years, Don and his barbershop were featured in several articles in the Topeka Capital Journal.

He also worked for many years as an assistant manager at the Dickinson and Fairlawn theaters.  Don became very knowledgeable about cinema and enjoyed movie trivia. 

 

Don was a long-term resident of Deauville Condominiums in Topeka where he enjoyed his time volunteering and building friendships.  Don could also frequently be found enjoying time with family.

 

Don was preceded in death by his mother and father, William and Alice; his brothers Gerald, Bill Jr., Bob, and David; his sister, Rozie Ehrmann.  He is survived by his brothers, Mike (Rena),Tecumseh and Max (Brenda), Wichita; his sisters Rita Lewis (Bob), Topeka and Karen Dickinson, Emporia; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Honoring Don’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no funeral service.