David M. Chada, 92, of Sutherland, Neb., and formerly of Brule, Neb., died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in the Sutherland Care Center.
Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Brule United Church of Christ, Congregational with Rev. Lisa Hadler officiating. Interment was in the Brule Cemetery with military honors by Keith County Veterans Organization. Visitation was Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Drucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, Neb.
David Mathew Chada was born Sept. 22, 1924, at Brule, the son of Benjamin F. and Bella A. (Kosmacek) Chada. David received his education at Brule Public Schools.
He was united in marriage to Betty L. Holper on Feb. 5, 1949, at Paoli, Colo. The couple resided at Brule, where David was a self-employed cement mason and carpenter, and also worked for several other construction companies. He worked for Ed Turner Construction for 20 years.
David served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the United Church of Christ, First Congregational of Brule, and also served on the church board. He was a member of the American Legion, Brule Lions Club, Brule Fire and Ambulance Department and the Brule Cemetery Board.
His hobbies included fishing and stamp collecting.
David is survived by five sons, David (Nancy) Chada of Rapid City, John Chada of Park City, Kan., Ronald (Rhonda) Chada of North Platte, Neb., Bill Chada (Dodie Schlueter) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mark (Amanda) Chada of Letcher; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty in June of 2016; brothers, Adolph and Basel; sisters, Clara Croston, Elsie Chada, Florence Law and Georgia Hosier; and daughter-in-law, Vicky Chada.