David Edward Busboom of Crete passed away Sept. 17, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born to parents B. Edward and Phyllis (Rethmeier) Busboom on July 8, 1947, in Lincoln.
David lived and worked on his family's farm west of Crete. He was also employed at Beatrice Concrete in Crete for a number of years. David attended Dist. 31 Diamond School through eighth grade and graduated from Dorchester High School in 1965. He was a lifelong member of Plymouth Congregational Church in Crete where he was a Deacon. He was an avid reader and enjoyed attending sporting events.
David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; nephew, Aaron Novak; and great-nephew, Mason Dixon. He is survived by sister, Susan (Deane) Novak of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; brother, Alan (Regina) Busboom of Norfolk; nieces, Sabrina (Jesse) Dixon of Milford, Amanda (Charlie) Howe of Bellevue, Andrea (Josh) Bakenhus of Elkhorn, and Elizabeth (Komlan) Amegbeto of Elkhorn; nephews, Ben (Karla) Busboom, Tim (Stephanie) Gall of Topeka, Kansas, and Jeremy (Holly) Gall of Elkhorn. Additionally several great-nieces and nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be Thursday, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church in Crete. A private interment with the family will follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Crete Library in David's name.
Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home.
