David Kwapnioski

David F. Kwapnioski, 85, of Columbus, NE, died August 16, 2023, with his family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am on Monday, August 21, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation will be at the church 3-5 pm on Sunday, August 20, with a rosary service at 5 pm. Visitation will continue Monday morning 9:30 am until the service. Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery.

David was born February 21, 1938, in Tarnov, NE, to Peter and Stella (Pytel) Kwapnioski. After living for a time in Colorado, he returned to the area and was united in marriage to Loretta Bialas on September 3, 1960. He worked for Central Sand & Gravel for 48 years, and in his retirement worked for CPS for eight years.

David and Loretta were founding members of St. Isidore Church. David enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and baseball (especially the San Francisco Giants), and listening and dancing to polka music. His greatest joy was his family. He spent much of his retirement watching his grandchildren's activities and playing with his great-grandchildren.

David is survived by his wife Loretta, son Ken (Karen) Kwapnioski, daughter Julie (Todd) Asche, son Leonard (Cathy) Kwapnioski, son Tim (Kim) Kwapnioski; grandchildren Tyler (Sarah), Kyle (Jen), Kelli, Cody (Angie), Emma, Rylee, Sarah, Samuel, Hannah; and great-grandchildren Kennedy, Landon, Brooks, Malcolm, and Mia.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Stella, and his siblings Ted, Nancy, Donald, Chester, Lucian, Raymond, Margie, Eugene, and Richard.