Wednesday, July 30, 2014 ~ 10:30 a.m.
St. James Catholic Church ~ Mead, Nebraska
Private Interment
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
In Care of the Family for Future Designation
David Pirl Frazier, 64, of Wahoo, formerly of Shelton, died suddenly on Saturday, July 26 at the Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo. David was born on May 30, 1950, in Kearney, to Lloyd and Mildred (Vogt) Frazier.
David leaves behind his loving wife, Connie; his daughter Angela McCorkle and son-in-law, Dean; his son, Christopher David Frazier, and daughter-in-law Brooke. David was the proud grandfather to four loving grandchildren: Madison McCorkle, Sydney McCorkle, Jack Frazier and Grace Frazier. Anyone who knew David knew that he was so very proud of his family.
David is also survived by his brothers Duane (Garnita) Frazier of Shelton, Doyle (Carolyn) Frazier of Stromsburg, sisters Doris Ripp and Dorothy (Louis) Valdez all of Gibbon, and a host of nieces and nephews.
David learned early the importance of family, as he was the youngest of five children. David graduated from Gibbon High School in 1968, the same year he married his high school sweetheart, Connie Erpelding.
They raised both of their children in Shelton, where they lived until 1993 when they relocated to Wahoo.
Early in his adult life, David worked for a local farmer before being employed at Klein Chevrolet in Shelton. Over the next 20 years he worked for Fairbanks International in Central Nebraska followed by 21 years of service at Virgl Implement in Wahoo.
David spent his entire life working close to home to make his community a better place for others. He was an active member of the Shelton Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Shelton Jaycees, and served on the Village Board. He was also an active member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo.
David lived life to the fullest. Every day was a new adventure. His greatest pleasure, outside of his family, was riding his Cushman scooter as a member of the Nebraska Cushman Club. David and Connie enjoyed travel, bowling, history, sports, and time spent with neighbors and friends.
David is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his in-laws Al and Maxine Erpelding.
So Sorry to hear about Dave. Such a great guy…Always happy and so good to others. We enjoyed alot of Cushman functions with him. He will be missed. Connie and Family you are in our prayers….God’s Grace: Steve and Cindy Barney
Sorry to hear this. We are going to miss Dave a lot at our Cushman meets. Best wishes to Connie during these trying times.
I am sure there is not a soul who would disagree that David was just an all around great person. He was a deeply devoted man both to his family and his God, hard worker, kind to everyone, always involved in his community; he would never blink an eye to give a hand to someone who needed it. In the 47 yrs I’ve known him, I never heard him say a negative word about anyone. He will surely be missed by all.
Always a great belly laugh we could look forward to when seeing Dave at our Cushman meets. He was kind hearted and full of wisdom on how we should conduct business. At the meets, he and Connie would always leave on Saturday night so they could attend mass. Devoted to his God, his wife, his family and friends. This man knew his priorities. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Though my wife and I have been in-active members of the Nebr. and National Cushman Club for some time, we will never forget the always friendly and helpful, Dave Frazier! Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers… for Connie and your entire family!
Bill and Lois Widhalm
Norfolk Nebr.
Dave was such a friendly person, always happy to see everyone. The Cushman meets will never be the same. We always enjoyed the times spent together with he and Connie. He will be greatly missed. Our love and sympathy goes out to Connie and her family. Rest in peace our good friend.
Angela and family, my thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in your memories and in each other.
Angela and family, your church family in College Station are holding you in our prayers
Connie, I am thinking about you and yours and praying you find the peace I have found in God’s loving care. You and David had a splendid marriage and I recall how happy you both were to visit Texas and your families. Every blessing in the days ahead. I ‘m here to listen if you choose to call.
Connie and Kids: my thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember the good times. God must have needed somebody to make everybody laugh up there.
Angela and family, my heart is with you in these difficult days. May you draw strength from each other and from the prayers of all who love you.
Connie and all of Dave’s family, I’m so sorry for Dave’s untimely passing, he was to young for this to happen. Connie it’s been years since I’ve seen you or Dave, but I have many fond memories of high school with you and Dave. He was always a happy guy, and from reading the other comments, he has stayed that happy guy. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to you Connie, and may the Lord hold you close now and in the days ahead. In Sympathy, Susan
So very sorry I did not ever meet David. I am sure he was a wonderful man. My love and prayers to his family. Jerri Gonzales.
I am so sorry about your loss! Please know that you are in my heart and prayers!
Angela… Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your entire family!
Dear Connie, Ah, so saddened to hear of Dave’s death. All too young. Memories of him are so positive and when I think of David, it makes me smile. He was such a “good guy” in Gibbon High School and your love for each other was so evident at that young age. What a joy and blessing for you to have had such a husband, father for your children and grandchildren. May the love, care and concern of family and friends be of great comfort. Kathy (Gibbons) Ganz
I don’t think I ever had seen Dave or Connie since graduation from GHS in 1968. I went to grade school with him; a great loss to all.