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David Blumel Obituary

Blumel, David W.

Omaha. Passed away March 26, 2013. David was born April 21, 1967 in Nebraska City, NE. Graduated from Millard South High School in 1985 and received an Engineering Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1990. Member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. David fought a courageous battle with cancer for 2 1/2 years before passing away surrounded by his loving family. Survived by daughter, Sydney Lynn Blumel; parents, Bill and Joyce Blumel; brother, Daniel Blumel; sister, Linda Blumel; brother-in-law, Ron Finkel; former wife, Heather Blumel; niece, Paula Thurston; dear friends, Jim Broesch, Shannon Huehn, Rick English and numerous wonderful friends.
VISITATION Thursday, 6-8pm at Braman Mortuary, Southwest Chapel. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Friday, 10am at the mortuary. Interment Voss Mohr Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 9850 Nicholas St., Omaha NE 68114. Visit www.bramanmortuary.com
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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2013.

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Ami Bouvia

March 30, 2013

I am so so sad to hear of Dave's passing. I have such wonderful (high school) memories... GOOD TIMES. To Dave's family & friends, may you find some comfort in the promise of seeing him again someday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 28, 2013

Dave, I am so sorry to see you go. Take it easy.

Todd kula

bobbie o'connell

March 28, 2013

Sorry for your loss

Mark Smith

March 28, 2013

I knew Dave through tennis. A great competitor and an even greater guy. What a zest for life. Truly sad I won't get a chance to know him even better. My thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.

Jill Evans

March 28, 2013

Rest in Peace Dave. Prayers to your wonderful family! I have so many wonderful memories of you and great times shared. Thank you for those!

Joe Bonnett

March 28, 2013

Too young! Rest in peace Dave. Sincere condolences to Dave's parents, daughter, siblings and entire family. VTL, Joe Bonnett

randy thomas

March 28, 2013

Had a great time growing up together grade school to high school will miss you dave

Jami (Carlson) Windholz

March 28, 2013

Dave, too young! I have many fun high school memories with you..thinking of your family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace.

March 28, 2013

We will miss Dave dearly, he was a wonderful man and a great next door neighbor. Prayers to his lovely family. With all our love, Dave, Shelly, Ben & Max Boegly. God Bless!

Doug and Kris Brown

March 28, 2013

We had the pleasure of working with Dave at HSH. He had the best sense of humor and always knew how to say things so politically perfect, even in an unperfect situation! We'll always remember Dave as very caring and would go the extra mile to help anyone who needed it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mike and Vi Platta

March 28, 2013

We are at a loss of words during this very sad time. Please know we are thinking of the entire Blumel family during this difficult time.

March 27, 2013

Boy did I have a lot of fun growing up with you! Memories I will have forever! God Bless your family.
Dave Cork and family

March 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family at this time. We have many fond memories of Dave and Scott hanging out at our house during their high school years . May he rest in peace.

Fondly,
Jerry and Rosie Mastenbrook
Littleton ,Co

Karen Jansen-Tenopir

March 27, 2013

Rest in peace Dave...thoughts and prayers.

Jody Carhart

March 27, 2013

Praying for all of you, especially Sydney.

Dick and Mary Crabtree

March 27, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a beautiful person, so full of life and just a joy to be around. Our prayers are with his daughter and family.

Kent Sinnett

March 27, 2013

Sorry to hear about Dave.So young to say goodbye. Thinking of his family during these difficult days ahead.

Brad O'Dell

March 27, 2013

Quick wit. Kind heart. Rest in peace, Dave.

Michelle Flowers-Koraleski

March 27, 2013

I also worked with Dave at THT. I loved his wry sense of humor. Dave definitely did not have enough years on this earth. God bless Dave! My thoughts & prayers are with the Blumel family.

Shannon's Mom

March 27, 2013

great memories of you and Cork for spaghetti dinners at our house. God Be With You Dave and with your friends and family.

Kim Reed

March 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sydney and the entire family.
~Rick, Kim, Makenzie and Grayson Reed

Deb Kampschnieder

March 27, 2013

.I had the pleasure of working with Dave at THT. I considered him not only a co-worker but a friend. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sydney and the rest of the Blumel family.

Todd and Lisa Lohr

March 27, 2013

With loving memories of Dave... Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.

Angie Bischoff-talbot

March 27, 2013

May you rest in peace .

Angie Bischoff -Talbot

March 27, 2013

Rest in peace Dave.

Kim Gradoville

March 27, 2013

Dave: You will be missed by the tennis family and many others. I have many great memories of mixed doubles as well as game nights. My condolences to your family.

Mark Wagner

March 27, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Dave. Our prayers are with all of Dave's family and friends. In Christ, Mark & Stacy Wagner

Sandy Faust

March 27, 2013

Please accept my condolences. I worked with Dave for several years at THT. He was a wonderful person. He will be missed by many.

Dave Sommers

March 27, 2013

I'm greatly saddened by the passing of Dave. He was a great and kind man. His loved ones are in my thoughts.

March 27, 2013

My prayers are with the BLUMEL family Randy Thomas

Alison Grady

March 27, 2013

heather and sydney, love you. xo

kevin adcock

March 27, 2013

Sorry for your familys loss,keeping everyone in my prayers and thoughts.

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