David J. Earl

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David J. Earl, 61, of Greenwood, passed away on July 15, 2025. Born on August 27, 1963, in Lincoln, NE to Howard and Mitzi (Seibold) Earl.

Dave was raised in the country outside of Waverly, where he attended school. Graduating from Waverly High School in 1981. He was united in marriage to Lora Wolfe on April 2, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. He worked for Molex in Lincoln since June of 1997. Dave was an active member of Happy Havelock NA. He was the treasurer for his group. He loved his NA family and enjoyed helping out. Dave’s favorite past time was his pyro tech club. There he was able to make and blow up fireworks.

Family members include wife Lora; stepchildren Cassie Stahl (Jake) and Brad Willey (Brandi). Grandchildren Delaney, Callen, Sam, Kobi, Mia’yah, Z’yaire, and Koda. Brothers Richard Earl (Toni) and William Earl (Mary).

Preceded in death by his parents; and mother and father in law

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:00AM at the Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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Services

July23

Graveside Service

11:00 am CST

Greenwood Cemetery

20933 Church Road Greenwood, Nebraska, USA

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July 30, 2025

Dave and I shared plenty of late night laughs and stories at Molex about our upbringing, he’ll truly be missed. “We finally finished that boat”Dave until we meet again my friend.

– Kareem Hardiman

July 17, 2025

Dave was my student in pyrotechnics. From the beginning I knew him to be safe and successful. He was very conscientious in his planning & execution. I enjoyed working with him. Many will remember his beautiful creations and displays. He was much too young.

– Roger Nurnberg, Creston, Iowa

July 17, 2025

Dave was helping me set up a fireworks show when he slipped and fell and tore his hand open. Bleeding profusely, he drove himself to get stitched up, came back and finished setting up the show and together we put on a fantastic display for neighbors and friends. One of the friends became my wife. Thank you Dave. I will miss you.