David Charles “Dave” Finney, 56, of Burwell, Nebraska, passed away on June 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born on March 29, 1967 in Callaway, Nebraska to Pat Finney and the late Janet Finney.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Linda Finney, children Katie Gastelum (Matthew), Kyle Finney (Brandy), and Greg Finney (Sara). Stepchildren Keithan Coufal and Courtney Coufal. He is also survived by his father Pat Finney, and his brothers Phil Finney (Lisa), Chris Finney (Patty), and Mark Finney (Becky), Mother-in-law Mary Lou Janicek, and Sister-in-law Brenda Skarka (Randy) and many nieces and nephews.
Dave is preceded in death by his mother, Janet Finney and his father-in-law, George Janicek. David is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Michele Griencewic.
Dave graduated from Anselmo-Merna High School in 1985 and Southeast Community College in Milford in 1987 with a degree in electrical engineering. After graduating college, he worked at Honeywell before joining Siemens where he worked for 20 years as an electrical engineer, and then relocated to enjoy the country life closer to family.
Dave was a dedicated member of the Sarpy County Fair Board and served in that capacity for more than 10 years. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield, Nebraska.
To know Dave was to love Dave. He was a brilliant minded man who lived by the motto “work hard play hard.” Dave was a friend to all and willingly volunteered his time and talents to fix the impossible and leave a lasting legacy.
Visitation for Dave will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell, Nebraska on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burwell at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell, with a luncheon to follow. Fr. Mark Maresh will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to 4 The Cure.
Rest in peace, Dave. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
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