Donald D. “Dave” Gourley, 71, of Fremont NE

Donald D. “Dave” Gourley, 71 years, of Fremont, NE died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home. Dave was born February 21, 1944 in Oakland, NE to Frank and Alice (Van Buskirk) Gourley. He was a 1962 graduate of Herman High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from June 21, 1962 to June 18, 1965. He worked as a mason for Bob Berg Construction, Hawkins Construction and Tom Hansen. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking and made curio cabinets and book cases.

He is survived by brother, Frank “Jim” (Ruthe) Gourley of Shelton, NE; sisters, Shirley (Loy) Nissen of Oakland, NE, Patsy (Larry) Nelsen of Plattsmouth, NE, Jo Uhing of Tekamah, NE and Sharon Glen of Dallas, TX; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elsie Roth; brothers, Wayne and Ronald Gourley; brothers-in-law, Vic Roth, Roland Uhing and Tommy Glen; and life partner, Renee Kosinski; nephew, Randy Nissen; and niece, Dawn Gourley.

Memorial service will be 11 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Leland Foreman will officiate. There is no visitation. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, NE at 2:30 PM on Thursday with military honors.

Memorials may be given to the Dodge County Humane Society and to the Nebraska Game & Parks.

Moser Memorial Chapel 217 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490

Donald Gourley