David Lee Dolph

David Lee Dolph was born on February 21, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Lloyd and Mabel (Kuhennen) Dolph. He grew up near Concord, Nebraska where he attended school until it closed, and then attended Wakefield Public Schools, graduating in 1960. As a young boy, Dave spent many hours helping on the family farm and had a passion and a talent for basketball. Following high school, Dave enlisted in the United States Air Force completing basic training in Wichita Falls, Texas, before being stationed with the 871st AC&W Squadron in Villatobas, Spain. Dave married Liz Noonan after a long distance proposal from Spain and they were married on May 9, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wayne, Nebraska. They were blessed with four children: Shane, Brian, Lisa and Amy. Dave and Liz have lived in Washington, DC, Wayne, North Bend, Schuyler and Fairbury before settling in Elkhorn, Nebraska in 1990. Dave enjoyed a 35 year career with People’s Natural Gas Company. He enjoyed sporting events, hunting, golf and reading, but his true passion was camping. Camping was central to life in the Dolph family, from short weekend trips to major vacations almost anywhere in the country, often revolving around National Parks and other areas of scenic beauty. Dave was an outgoing, personable man whose family was at the center of his life. He was active in his church with the Men’s Club and his communities, serving as a volunteer fireman, City Council, Rotary Club, and City Planning board as well as being a Past Grand Knight and District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus. Dave was always a man of strong faith and led his family by his example. Family dinner time was an important part of his life. He loved Liz’s cooking, and also enjoyed grilling out for family and friends. Dave really enjoyed cinnamon rolls, often planning vacation travel routes around finding the best ones. He was also fond of root beer, sampling many different brands during his travels. When dining out, Dave’s first choice was often Farmer Brown’s or Grisantis. Dave passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 29 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Mabel, wife Liz and sisters Shirley, Juanita, and Barb. Dave is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Shane and Ann and Brian and Shauna all of Lincoln, NE; daughters and sons-in-law Lisa and Mark Herkenrath of Silver Lake, KS and Amy and Jeff Patrick of Wamego, KS; 9 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law Richard and Jeanette Dolph of Geneva, NE and James and Elizabeth Erwin of Laurel, NE; sisters Beverly West of Omaha and Carol Bailey of Central City, NE.

David Lee Dolph

February 21, 1942 - January 19, 2015