David G. Punke (1937-2005)

PUNKE, DAVIS, ANGELO, HARRIS, ROLLEFSON

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 7/21/2005 at 18:26:04

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, July 21, 2005.

David G. Punke, 67, of Nevada, died of cancer on Tuesday, July 19, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23. Due to renovation of United Methodist Church, services will be at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th St., Nevada. Following a luncheon, burial will be at 3 p.m. in Lincoln Township Cemetery north of Clear Lake.

David G. Punke was born Nov. 27, 1937, in Mason City to Alma Davis Punke and Gus E. Punke. He grew up on a farm north of Clear Lake. He was a 1955 graduate of Clear Lake High School and a 1959 graduate of Iowa State University in Ames. After six months active duty in the U.S. Army Reserves, he returned to Mason City and accepted a position with Production Credit Association. In 1965, he was given a position with the Farm Credit Bank in Omaha, and in 1969, he was promoted to a vice president with the responsibility of establishing an Iowa area office in Ames. He retired in 1996 but continued to do special projects for the Webster City Farm Credit office for three years.

He married Jane Angelo April 15, 1967, in Des Moines. Twin sons, James and Steven, were born to them on Nov. 27, 1970. He was a long-time, active member of First United Methodist Church in Nevada and was a consecrated Stephens minister. He was a founding member of the Nevada Kiwanis Club, a library board member and enjoyed gardening, Civil War history, Iowa agriculture and travel.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; two sons, Dr. James Punke of Pella and Dr. Steven Punke of Kansas City, Kan; one brother, Joel (Phyllis) Punke of Clear Lake; one nephew, Chris (Heather) Punke of Ankeny; one niece, Michele Punke of Portland, Ore.; one step-niece, Kim Harris; and three step-nephews, Steve, Mike and Rob Rollefson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Friday, July 22, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada.

Memorials gifts may be given in his name to First United Methodist Church of Nevada, Israel Family Hospice House or Nevada Public Library.

Chet Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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