David F. Svik, 77, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on March 30, 2025. David was born on December 1, 1947 in Atlantic, Iowa to Frank and Alice (Cimfel) Svik. He grew up in Clarkson, NE and graduated from Clarkson High School. After graduation, David moved to Lincoln, NE to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  He graduated from UNL with his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and began his career at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as Supervisor of the State Seed Laboratory.  He retired in 2016.

While in college, David worked for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in Bishop, California. He then met Connie through a mutual friend. They were married on May 12, 1972 and had two sons, Aaron and Eric. 

David loved the outdoors, especially camping, hunting and fishing with his boys.  They were active in the Boy Scouts of America.  He was also proud to be an Eagle Scout.  In his retirement, David continued getting his Dunkin Donuts coffee every morning and tacos from Taco Inn on Taco Tuesday (or anyday). He also enjoyed working for the Nebraska Election Commision, as Event Staff for Cornhusker Sporting Events, and as a fishing instructor for Nebraska Game and Parks.

David is survived by his wife Connie, his two sons, Aaron (Niki), Eric (Meghan), and four granddaughters, Ashley (Justin) Sellers, Olivia, Peyton, Charlotte, and his best buddy, Jersey Girl, a Toy Fox Terrier

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1720 Lake St, Lincoln.  

Visitation will be on Monday from 3 pm to 7 pm with family present from 5 pm to 7 pm at Butherus Maser and Love funeral home, 4040 A St, Lincoln.   Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

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