David Clinton Grunke was born on July 6, 1955 in West Point, NE. He was the fourth child of six children of Clinton and Ardene (Grosc) Grunke. He was raised and lived on the Family Farm. David attended and graduated from Scribner High School in 1973. He attended Midland Lutheran College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1978. Following graduation, he worked for Sanger Manufacturing as well as he worked on the Family Farm. In 1994, David took over the daily operations of the Family Farm.
David loved farming, as he was constantly listening to the Daily Ag. Reports, being in tune to what the farmers were going through. David also enjoyed sports, particularly Golf, the Baltimore Orioles Baseball and Nebraska Football.
Survivors:
Siblings Denise Grunke of Scribner
Roger (Mary) Grunke of Seward
Larry Grunke of Norfolk
Joyce (Gary) Tienken of Scribner
Sister-in-law Patty Grunke of Lincoln
Many nieces, nephews and extended family
David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard and sister-in-law Sharon.
The funeral service will be 2pm Friday, April 6 at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the St. John's Cemetery, Cuming County Line. Everyone is invited to Mel's in Scribner, following the burial for a celebration of David's life.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(7)
Dave Marreel
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, April 4, 2018 RIP. Great friend have so many memories with Dave at MLC some of the best times of my life shared with him and others of the MLC football teams.Pam & Albert Nielsen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Denise and Family, Sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May the love of friends comfort you and the love of God bring you peace at this difficult time.Eric Thomas
Whiting, IA Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Sorry to hear about Dave always enjoyed talks with himDebb Daemon
Lyons, NE Wednesday, April 4, 2018 My deepest sympathy to the family. I have fond memories of our conversations when I worked for Dave. Rest easy Dave. Your work on earth has been completed.Gregg Kupfer
Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Went to Midland with Dave. Good guy. Wish I could be at Mel's after the funeral. Best to all the Midland alums that will be there. Respectfully-Gregg KupferDan Hamilton
Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Sorry to hear of his passing.Chris Pfeiffer
Conroe, TX Tuesday, April 3, 2018 I grew up with David @ District 83. We had always been goodFreinds. The Petersons, Grunkes, Hasemans, Von Seggerns!
Many many memories!
One in particular is when playing a open house base ball game his older
Brother hit a home run and he picked up David as he ran around the bases as he was a lot smaller than his brother.
Also David was the hardest hitting safety our school ever had.
He was able to get lower than any one on a running back
Coming out of the back field