David Gerard Hula

DAVID GERARD “DAVE” HULA 1954 – 2024 David Gerard “Dave” Hula, age 69 of Plattsmouth, NE entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2024 at UNMC in Omaha, NE. A beloved son, brother and uncle, he was born on November 3, 1954 to Eugene Hula and Dorothy (Ptacek) Hula in Nebraska City, NE. Dave grew up in Plattsmouth and attended St. John’s School. He graduated as the Salutatorian from Plattsmouth High School in 1973. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 1977 with a BS in Economics. He then went to graduate school at the University of Wisconsin, where he ultimately earned a PhD in Economics. After teaching Economics at both Bellevue University and Kansas State, Dave turned his passion to photography, where he mastered the use of 35mm slide photography. Dave was an avid nature and wildlife enthusiast and used his gifts and talents to showcase his photographic artistry. In 1986 he published a book titled “The Beauty of Autumn”. He was also an accomplished author and had a copywrite to a few of his fictional novels. Dave was a devoted and loyal son who was instrumental in helping take care of his mother while she was able to remain at home. He cared for her acreage for many years, tirelessly mowing and trimming for over two decades. He spent the last 10 years working at his brother’s Beef Jerky store in Plattsmouth. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Dorothy Hula; sister Suzanne Goodrich and brother-in-law Jerry Goodrich. He is survived by his brothers: Mark (Cheryl) Hula of Plattsmouth, NE; Greg (Janet) Hula of Bellevue, NE; and Paul (Cathy) Hula of Bellevue, NE; sister Mary Gregg of Bellevue, NE; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Visitations will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. The visitation will continue from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth with Father Sean Timmerman and Deacon Brian Hula officiating, Joe Warga as acolyte, Terry Little as vocalist, and Laurie Hajek-Jones as organist. His final resting place will be at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Memorials may be made to the family to be used for selected charities. Services Entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

David Gerard Hula

November 3, 1954 - August 2, 2024