In Memory
David R. Haller was born on March 11, 1953 in McCook, Nebraska to Charles “Rod” and Luanne (Beneda) Haller. He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School Class of 1971. David joined the United States Army in 1974 and served honorably until his discharge on February 2, 1977. He rose to the rank of specialist and received the National Defense Service Medal. On May 11, 1979, Dave was united in marriage to the love of his life, Connie Linnemeyer, at the First Congregational Church in McCook. Dave and Connie made McCook their lifelong home where they raised two daughters, Tomika and Kaitlin. Dave worked for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad. Over his career, he worked his way up from lineman to conductor. He retired in 2000. Dave loved all things Ford; the only exception being his Corvette! He loved his lawn and time spent working in his shop. Above and beyond all things though, he found his true joy in family fun on the Fourth of July and at Christmas. David passed away at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska early Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 70 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rod and Luanne; his in-laws, Richard and Jean Linnemeyer; his sister, Nancy Towne; and his brother-in-law, Cloyd Clark. Survivors include his wife, Connie Haller of McCook; daughters, Tomika Haller and Kaitlin Haller of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters, Linda Clark of McCook and Marcia (Jim) Glenn of Crete, Nebraska; brother, Mark Haller of Hammond, Louisiana; as well as their families and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation will take place at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10AM - 6PM; David's family will be present to greet friends from 4 - 6PM. Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2023 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in McCook with Rev. Lisa Mensinger officiating. Interment with military honors will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook. Memorials are suggested to the family of David Haller for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.
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