Dave passed away on Jan. 14, 2022. Dave was born Feb. 11, 1943, in Omaha, the son of Clyde and Vera Sappenfield of Blair.

Dave grew up in Blair, and graduated from Blair High School in 1961. He was blessed with two daughters, Lori and Jill. Dave was a dedicated employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Blair for 37 years; committed to getting the mail delivered through all kinds of weather. Dave had remarkable recall of Blair history and enjoyed reminiscing about his hometown. After his Postal retirement, he began working at Baxter Chrysler in Omaha, continuing for 18 plus years.

In 1973, he met his wife, Madonna, who was then living in Sioux City, Iowa, as she was frequently visiting her sister and husband, Mardell and Don Andersen, in Blair.

Dave and Madonna were married on March 23, 1974, in Blair and made their home in Omaha for the next 47 plus years.

Dave and Madonna enjoyed traveling and cruising. Dave was also a big Husker football fan and attended many games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, or avidly watched the games on TV. Dave and Madonna spent a lot of cherished time with family and friends.

Dave was preceded in death by two daughters, Lori Polen and Jill Halsey; parents, Clyde and Vera (Lamb) Sappenfield; brother-in-law, Don Frahm; sister-in-law and husband, Mardell and Don Andersen; brother-in-law and wife, Darrell and Barb McCuen.

Dave is survived by his wife, Madonna; sister, Kay Beth Frahm; nephews: Mark Frahm, Kevin Frahm (Carol), Brent Frahm (Val), Paul Andersen (Mariann); niece, Pam Santos (Daniel); several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visitation, Monday, Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Center Chapel, followed by services at 1 p.m. Interment at Blair Cemetery Monday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

#2 Published by Omaha World-Herald January 22, 2022.

Sappenfield, David W.

February 11, 1943 - January 14, 2022

David W. Sappenfield, age 78, passed away on January 14, 2022. Dave was born on February 11, 1943, in Omaha, the son of Clyde and Vera Sappenfield of Blair, NE. Dave grew up in Blair and graduated in 1961. He was blessed with two daughters, Lori and Jill. Dave was a dedicated employee of the U. S. Postal Service in Blair for 37 years, after which he began working at Baxter Chrysler in Omaha, continuing for more than 18 years.

Dave and Madonna were married on March 23, 1974, in Blair and made their home in Omaha for the next 47-plus years. Dave and Madonna enjoyed traveling and cruising, watching Husker football, and spending cherished time with family and friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his two daughters, Lori Polen and Jill Halsey; parents, Clyde and Vera (Lamb) Sappenfield. He is survived by his wife, Madonna; sister, Kay Beth Frahm; nephews: Mark Frahm, Kevin Frahm (Carol), Brent Frahm (Val), and Paul Andersen (Mariann); niece, Pam Santos (Daniel); several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Funeral arrangements include VISITATION from 11am to 1pm on Monday, January 24th at the West Center Chapel, followed by SERVICES at 1pm. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, 3:30pm, Blair Cemetery in Blair, NE. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, or to the family for later designation.

HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of David W. Sappenfield

Born February 11, 1943 Omaha, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest January 14, 2022 Omaha, Nebraska

Age 78 Years, 11 Months, 3 Days

Funeral Service 1 pm Monday, January 24, 2022 West Center Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska. Officiant: Pastor Mandy Barkhaus. The Word of Grace; Greeting; Prayer; Song “How Great Thou Art”, Words of Comfort: Family and Friends; Reading: Psalm 23; Song “Peace in the Valley”; Words of Hope; Song: “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”; Benediction/Blessing

Graveside Service and Interment: 3:30 pm Monday, January 24, 2022 Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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