David D. Campbell
December 2, 1946 – October 11, 2023
Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Milton Campbell; brother, Richard Campbell. Survived by wife, Marsha Campbell; sons, Todd (Misty), and Adam (Kim); six grandchildren: Elizabeth Avant, Becka Pitts (Adam), Matthew Oddo (Heather), Isaiah Campbell, David Campbell, Luke MacLean; countless cousins, nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
David was a proud Veteran, having served in the USAF for 28 years, and achieving the rank of CMSGT.
He met his wife to be at his first Duty Station, Duluth AFB. Shortly thereafter, they began the first of two tours in West Germany. Other assignments included Grand Forks, ND, Lubbock, TX, and Bellevue, NE. David’s second career was as the City Administrator of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. He served in this role for 15 years.
He enjoyed traveling, theater, concerts, classical music, reading, tinkering/building, and was active in the Boy Scouts of America. He was also an Eagle Scout.
His education included Tinley Park High School, the University of Maryland, and the University of Nebraska Omaha. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
David battled the last years of his life with ALS (diagnosed in March 2021). He fought it bravely and now has found peace.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, October 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the West Center Chapel. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, 2:30 p.m. at Omaha National Cemetery with Military Honors, 14250 Schram Rd.
Memorial are suggested to ALS Research (for Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
To view live broadcasts of the Memorial and Graveside Services, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
3 Comments
I am so sorry to hear if the passing if Chief Campbell. I worked with him at Globel Weather in 1990-1994. He was a great leader and wonderful man. Prayers for the family.
Dave was a favorite of ours on our 6-county Bookmobile route. He was an interesting, intelligent man. Some people are unforgettable, and Dave was one of those. Our hearts go out to Marsha and the rest of the family. We take joy in knowing that Dave is free right now. Earthly limitations no longer apply. He will certainly be remembered.
Chief Campbell helped my in so many ways when I was stations at Reese AFB. He was the best leader in all my years of service. If the family sees this, please know what a great man he was – I just learned of his passing, Godspeed, Chief.
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