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David Joseph Tuma

Birth	:	6 Oct 1924 Cotesfield, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 2016 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9193993, -97.0952988
Plot	:	Geesen Memorial Park
Description	:	David Joseph Tuma was born on October 6, 1924, in Cotesfield, NE to John William and Blanche Marie (Naprstek) Tuma and passed away on November 3, 2016 in St. Paul, NE at the age of 92. He grew up and attended country school and graduated from Scotia High School in 1943. On April 21, 1944, David married Betty Ann Holt in Omaha. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he returned to Lincoln, where he attended UNL as an Art major. In 1947 the family moved to Seward where Dave worked for Rex Briggs at Briggs feedlot. He... Read More	David Joseph Tuma was born on October 6, 1924, in Cotesfield, NE to John William and Blanche Marie (Naprstek) Tuma and passed away on November 3, 2016 in St. Paul, NE at the age of 92. He grew up and attended country school and graduated from Scotia High School in 1943. On April 21, 1944, David married Betty Ann Holt in Omaha. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he returned to Lincoln, where he attended UNL as an Art major. In 1947 the family moved to Seward where Dave worked for Rex Briggs at Briggs feedlot. He later worked as a carpenter with Charlie Kemper. Dave went on to start his own business as a cabinet maker and later became a construction contractor. Dave Tuma Construction was created, where he built homes and Behlen buildings. David hired many high school and college students and teachers to help him in the summer months. David was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Seward, and a former member of St. David's Episcopal Church in Lincoln; he was active as a Mason with Oliver Lodge #38 A.F. & A.M. He served on the Seward Hospital Board and School Board. He was a lifetime member of the Seward V.F.W. Post #4755, and the St. Paul American Legion Post #119. David also served on the State PTA Board. Dave did a lot of volunteering in the Seward area. He was an avid hunter; he enjoyed fishing and golfing and was also an artist and master wood carver. He loved music and played the baritone. He was also a fantastic dancer and loved Polka music. David also enjoyed crossword puzzles and Sudoku. David is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Ann (1987), two brothers, Leonard and Jerome, one grandson, Jim Zitek, and one great grandson. Survivors include his six children; Kathleen Paul and husband Bob of Hot Springs, SD; Barbara Goulet and husband James of Schuyler, NE; Susan Hraban and husband Kenneth of Lincoln, NE; Jennifer Suhr and husband Gordon of Valentine, NE; David Tuma and wife Lorena of Phoenix, AZ and Allison Zitek and husband Gary of Ulysses, NE, special friend, Mary Lou Christensen, of St. Paul, NE, one brother Donald Tuma of Lexington, NE; one sister-in-law Lucille Tuma of Columbus, NE; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great- grandchildren.

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David Joseph Tuma's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did David Joseph Tuma death?
David Joseph Tuma death on 3 Nov 2016 in Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David Joseph Tuma's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9193993
Longitude: -97.0952988

Family Members:

Parent

John Tuma

(1896 - 1973)

Blanche Marie Naprstek Tuma

(1897 - 1987)

Spouse

Betty Ann Holt Tuma

(1925 - 1987)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Jerome A. “Jerry” Tuma

(1928 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

2. Seward Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

3. Anderson Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -97.1442032

4. Immanuel Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

5. Staplehurst Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

6. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

7. Union Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

9. Faith Lutheran East Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8572000, -97.0044000

10. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8878000, -96.9725000

13. First Methodist Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

14. Tamora Cemetery
Tamora, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

15. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

16. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

17. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

18. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

19. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

20. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9077988, -96.9297028

21. Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Milford Mennonite Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7703018, -97.0730972