David J. Wennekamp, 46, of Omaha, formerly of Pender, died suddenly, Friday Dec. 20, 2024 at an Omaha hospital.
Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Pender at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. There is no Visitation. Following the service there will be a Celebration of Life at the Pender Fire Hall.
Memorials may be directed to David’s family for later designation.
Arrangements with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne.
Memorials may be directed to David’s family for later designation.
David James Wennekamp was born on Oct. 25, 1978 in Pender to Jenny (Porter) Engelhart Wennekamp, and he was later adopted by Donald Wennekamp. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in West Point, and from Wayne State College with a B.S. in Mass Communications. David married Angela Reid on Sept. 14, 2002 in Pender. They lived primarily in Omaha, where David worked in radio broadcasting and sales, and car sales and finance. He ultimately found his life's passion in owning and operating two food trucks in Omaha.
David brought a personal touch to all that he accomplished, whether it was crafting menus and serving meals with care or helping clients and his community. However, David's most important and cherished role was as a loving father to his two sons. He especially loved to watch each Notre Dame game with his family. Their family made many happy memories traveling to see his beloved team play in person. David also loved fitness and staying active. His family could often be found together working out, and he was always eager to share his dedication and knowledge with friends.
Survivors include his wife, Angela; their sons, David Jr. and Dalton; mother, Jenny, of Wayne; sisters, Tab (Chad) Albus of Pender, Shawn (Jason) LaRoche of Edgemont, South Dakota, and Helena (Jim) Bean of Aurora, Colorado; nieces and nephews, Tanner Albus, Kathleen Blackburn, Conner Albus, Avery Bean and Alanna Bean; great nieces and nephews, Ginger, Winchester, Archer, Ruger, Autumn, Bentley, Adalynn, Layla, Emery, Isaac, Bentley and Lucas; cousins; aunts and uncles, Karen Tanner, Bill “Bub” (Veronica) Porter, Noah (Sue) Porter, Merle “Butch” (Robin) Porter, Marcia (Paul) Brandt, Berniece (John) Damrau, Shirley Borgheiinck, Vicki Porter, Helen (Robert) Erlandson.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Don February 27, 2024; two infant siblings, David and Keith; aunts and uncles.
