David Allen Laporte, Sr.

Hastings resident, David Allen LaPorte, Sr. 63, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at his home. Services will be Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, Hastings, NE, with the Rev. Greg Volske officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 12 noon to 9 PM and, Friday; October 15, 2010 from 9 AM to 9 PM at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, Hastings, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.brandwilson.com. David was born February 15, 1947 to Victor and Adella (Komrofske) LaPorte in Hastings, NE. He was baptized at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings, NE on March 9, 1947, and attended the Zion Lutheran Grade School from 1952 to 1961 and graduated from the Hastings High School in 1965. After his graduation he moved to Illinois where he worked for Amoco Oil until his retirement. He then became self employed as a carpenter and maintenance man until recent health problems. David could fix anything broken and enjoyed helping others. He is survived by one daughter, Yvonne Arriaga of Tucson, AZ, and three sons, David Jr. of St. Johns, AZ, Scot of Tucson, AZ, and Richard and wife Stephanie of Wentzville, MO. 14 grandchildren, Nicholette, Danica, Daemen, Becky, KaSarah, Karrin, Scot Jr, Abby, Ellie, Anthony, Jett, Sydney, Taylor and Ryan. One sister, Beverly Dedrick and husband Harvey of Hastings, NE, three brothers, Richard LaPorte and wife Hazel of Plainsville, KS, Robert LaPorte and wife Lucille of Hinckley, IL, and James LaPorte of Hastings, NE. One brother in law, Bill Mitchell of Hastings, NE. And many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Michael LaPorte and one sister Shirley Mitchell. Memorials may be given to the family.