Obituary

David L. White

March 12, 1939 - December 22, 2024

David Lee White, 85, Lincoln passed away December 22, 2024. Born March 12, 1939, in Beatrice, NE to Leslie and Bertha (Shelly) White.

David worked for Lincoln Public Schools as a custodian, retiring after 27 years.

Family members include his wife of 53 years, Rita; daughters Kristen Hess and LeAnne White; sons Lonnie and Chad White; grandchildren Gage Callaway, Heather Zimmerman, Katherine and Sarah White; many great grandchildren; sisters Becky Picolet and Karen Collins; sister-in-law Norma Jean White; brother-in-law Fred Gritz; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; son Matthew; brothers Marvin, Robert, Eldon, Leslie, Eugene, and Sam; sisters Mary Scheele, Verna Clement, and Betty Gritz; brothers- in-law Dana Clement, Dean Picolet, Leonard Collins, Don Scheele; sister-in-law Mary Lou White, Corky White; nephews Greg Scheele, Michael Scheele, Larry Gritz, and Rick White,

Memorial service: 11:00 am Thursday, January 2, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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