Dan Pensick

Dan Pensick, age 65 of Ernst Lake, Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday. There will a 6:00 p.m. vigil service Tuesday at the church. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at all at the church. The family requests everyone to dress in camouflage or Big Red attire.

In lieu of flowers, plants and statues, memorials are suggested to be designated at a later date. Cards may be sent to the family at #14 Ernst Lake, Columbus, NE 68601.

Daniel J. Pensick was born April 16, 1958 in Columbus, Nebraska to LaVern "Sonny" and Barbara (Crockett) Pensick. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1976. He then attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received his B.S. in Agriculture in 1982. Dan was a member of the Nebraska Football team from 1976 - 1979. After his college career he proceeded to play in the NFL for two years with the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints.

Dan was united in marriage to Bev Connerley on February 25, 1989 in Schuyler, Nebraska. He was a proud father to, Cole (1990) and Abby (1996). They lived in Lincoln where Dan worked as a sales representative for Snyder Industries and Norwesco working in the tank business for 35 years. For the past 6 years they have lived in Columbus, Nebraska. Dan was an avid outdoorsman, going on numerous hunting and fishing trips. He enjoyed watching Husker sporting events, going to NASCAR races and attending horse races where he owned three race horses.

Dan is survived by his wife: Bev Pensick of Columbus, NE, daughter: Abby Pensick of Ft. Collins, CO, sister: Cheri Pensick Scow of Grand Island, NE, and aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his son: Cole Pensick and parents: Sonny and Barbara Pensick.