December 31, 1937 – March 25, 2021
Born in Rice Lake, WI
Resided in Lincoln, NE
David L. Skoug
David L. Skoug, 83, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully March 25, 2021. Born December 31, 1937 in Rice Lake, WI to Henry and Grace (Hanson) Skoug.
David was retired chair of and longtime professor in the math department at UNL. He enjoyed hiking in the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park, played handball for many years and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Celtics.
Family members include his beloved wife of 59 years Muriel; devoted daughters Ruth Skoug (Peter Ebey) and Kathryn (Russ) Pearlman; grandchildren David Pearlman, Karin and Sonja Ebey; sister Diane Huth; twin brother Darrell (Beverly) Skoug; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (3-30-21) Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street with Pastor Karla Johnson officiating. Face coverings are required.
Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Monday at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel.
Memorials to Lincoln City Libraries or Lincoln City Mission.
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Dave was a wonderful friend and colleague. As a professor of mathematics he firmly believed in and committed himself to excellence in all dimensions of the profession: teaching, research and service. He was a model for scholars and advanced the quality of the UNL mathematics department by his efforts in all aspects of his professorial career. I am personally grateful for all the support he gave me in my own career and I know that I speak for many others in expressing gratitude to him. He was a great handball player too – fiercely competitive and the best partner you could hope for. On the personal side I know that Dave was a model husband and father. My deepest sympathies go to Muriel, Ruth, Kathryn and all the Skoug family. Dave will be dearly missed by all.
Such a beautiful service today celebrating Dave’s life, especially Kathryn sharing memories. Sending prayers and much love as you grieve the loss of this wonderful man. I remember times with him at family reunions with a smile and much fondness.
From my position as a shirttail relative, I saw that Dave Skoug was a loving father, father-in-law and grandfather to his daughters and their families. When I met him in person, he was engaged and interested. I heard over the years how he and Muriel traveled to be with their loved ones. The world has lost a great family man.
David Skoug was my calculus professor for Calc I and II, and I have such fond memories of him and his class. He was also my professor for measure theory, and he was such a wealth of counterexamples for that class. Thinking of him always brings a smile to my face. His energy and enthusiasm always made me happy. He was supportive of me as a freshman in college and as a graduate student, and was such a wonderful teacher and role model. I am thankful to have been a student of his and send my sympathies to the Skoug family.