David E. Thienel

David E. Thienel, 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   He was born July 30, 1942 in Shelton, Nebraska to the late Curtis and Barbara (Smith) Thienel.

He was a graduate of Shelton High School in Shelton, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska.  An electrician by trade, David owned and operated Thienel Builders and Sons.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hastings, NE and the Order of the Eastern Star in Grand Island, NE where he was Past Worthy Grand Patron.  David attended Grace Baptist Church in New Castle and was a former lay speaker for the United Methodist Church in Nebraska. David enjoyed reading, Sudoku puzzles and traveling, both at home and abroad.  He loved his dog, Rex, his loyal friend.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary (Huddleston) Thienel; children, Timothy (Sherri) Thienel of Wood River, NE and William (Melissa) Thienel of Lincoln, NE; bonus children, Ruth (Scott) Wolfe of Kennard and Daniel Harp of St. Paul, NE; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry (Allison) Thienel of Rhode Island and Don (Karen) Thienel of Gretna, NE; several nieces, nephews and in-laws.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Linda (Smith) Thienel and a brother, Robert Thienel.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 17, 2024 at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Neal officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until time of the service on Friday. Burial will be at a later date at Shelton Cemetery in Shelton, NE. Memorial contributions may be given to the David Thienel memorial fund with envelopes available at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences or share a memory of David at www.hinsey-brown.com