DANIEL B. LOVERCHECK of Lincoln

Nominated by Darin J. Lovercheck of Lincoln,
who wrote:

I would like to nominate my father, Daniel B. Lovercheck, for father of the year. He has three children, all of us are grown up. From the time we were young children, he supported us in whatever we were a part of. He coached several of our sports teams. He gave up his time and energy to be active in our lives. When we performed in the school choir or band, he was there at every performance. When my brother and I wanted to travel abroad, he made sure it was possible. While growing up, I did several things to get a reaction from him. Instead of getting upset with me, he talked to me about the purpose of me doing those things. He knew I would grow out of rebelling and believed that by teaching instead of punishing, I would get the best results. He gave us limits as to what we could and could not do, but there was some freedom within those limits to become our own individual person. I have tried to model my own parenting after his style. Now that we are all grown up, he supports us as much as ever. He helps us as we are dealing with the struggles that come with being parents. He isn't overbearing, but there for us when we need him. Sometimes, that means just listening to us and giving us a shoulder to lean or cry on.

He has always been active in his church. This is an important part of his life that taught us having a relationship with GOD is vital to our lives. He has taught many young adult bible study classes throughout the years. He has also been an active member in his own bible study groups. My dad has taken several trips to other countries to provide manpower, as well as, spiritual leadership to people in need of both. I believe that my brother, sister, and I are strong in our religious beliefs due to our dad being dedicated to leading us toward GOD as we were growing up. He gave us the knowledge and then let us make our own decisions regarding our own personal relationships with GOD.

He has been there for people other than just family. I have a friend who struggled with his own family while growing up, and into adulthood. My dad has been there to support and guide him.

I am very proud to call him my FATHER. There has never been a doubt that he would do anything he could to help his family, or anyone that came along in need. He is there for us all during times of need and times of excitement and joys. I appreciate you considering him for Father of the Year. To my family and me he isn't only the father of this year, but the father of a lifetime.

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