David Karr, 80, of Omaha, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born Oct. 23, 1941, to Eugene and Olga (Sullivan) Karr in Rockville, Nebraska, and graduated from Rockville High School in 1959.
He married Cheryl Waller on June 4, 1966. They had two daughters: Erin and Shannon.
Dave was a high school English teacher in Stromsburg, Nebraska, and a principal at Raymond Central High School and Centura High School, where he retired in 2000. He was passionate about education and impacting students’ lives. He was an active member the Nebraska Education Association and other professional organizations. He loved reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching Star Trek. He spent many hours on the golf course and later attending grandchildren’s activities. After retiring, he also volunteered for the State Health Initiative Program.
He is survived by his wife, Cheri; daughters Erin (Nick) Hytrek, of Moville, Iowa, and Shannon (Mike) Zinnel, of Omaha, and four grandchildren, Nikoel and Derek Hytrek and Kaitlyn and Nathan Zinnel.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Roper & Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive, in Lincoln. Private burial will be at a later date in Swede Home Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dave’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association: act.alz.org/donate, or the charity of your choice.
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10:30 am CST
Roper & Sons South Chapel
3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516
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I am sad to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a big influence on my career and I enjoyed our talks about books, ideas, and education a great deal. There are a lot of teachers and former students who are in his debt. Condolences to your family.
– Mark Coe
Cheri, Erin, and Shannon – I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Karr’s passing. (He will always be Mr. Karr to me!) He was a big influence in the early years of my career, and I still share many of his “bits of wisdom” with younger colleagues. You are all in my thoughts.
– Kim Steffen
Cheri, so sorry to hear about Dave. We have many wonderful memories with you and Dave! Keeping you in our prayers. Ron and Sue Hester
– Sue Hester
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