David E. Stolzenburg

November 14, 1944 - May 21, 2020

David Everett Stolzenburg was born to Everett F. Stolzenburg and Ferne E. (Trapp) Stolzenburg on November 14, 1944 at Geneva, Nebraska. He passed away from complications due to the Corona Virus on May 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Regional Health Center in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 7 days. He was one of 3 children born in the family. David was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shickley, Nebraska receiving his baptism and confirmation in the Church. He graduated from Shickley Public School with the class of 1963. After high school, he attended Nebraska Wesleyan University graduating in 1967 with a teaching degree. He taught high school science class for 42 years. Outside of teaching he farmed the family farm and operated heavy equipment in the township he and Gayle lived in. Many people remember him for his gun shop, Stolz’s Gun Shop, purchasing their first gun from him. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett & Ferne and brother Dennis Stolzenburg. He is survived by his wife Gayle (Erickson) of Shickley, Nebraska; sons Sean Stolzenburg and William Stolzenburg; grandchildren Amber Wiebe and husband Kirk, Nate Stolzenburg; great grandchild Shepard Wiebe; sister Dorothy Miller and husband Robert; sister-in-law Barbara Stolzenburg; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A private family memorial service was held for David on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shickley, Nebraska. Pastor James Moll officiated the service. Special music was provided by Amber Wiebe with the singing of “Amazing Grace.” Inurnment took place in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the Fillmore County Hospital Foundation or the Shickley Rescue Squad.