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David K. Barnes, age 22 of Ogallala, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

David was born August 5, 1984 in Grant, Nebraska the son of David S. and Mary (Wheeler) Barnes. He attended schools in Ogallala and graduated from the Ogallala High School in 2003. During his primary school years he participated in basketball, track, cross country and golf. He joined the Army Reserve in 2002 and served in the 1013^th QM Company until the time of his death. He served in Iraq from July of 2004 until October of 2005. He was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge, US Army Commendation Medal, US Army Reserve Components Achievement, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

David was pursuing a degree in business at South East Community College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, working toward becoming a CPA. He was employed by Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln. His hobbies included golfing, spending time with his family and friends and he loved to play poker.

Survivors include:

His parents, David S. and Mary Barnes of Ogallala

One sister, Elisha Barnes of Lincoln

One brother, Ryan Barnes of Lincoln

Grandparents, James Wheeler of Ogallala

Shirley Barnes of Imperial

Charles and Genie Barnes of Imperial

Great Grandmothers, Catherine Meisenbach of Council Bluffs, IA

Mary Barnes of Imperial

And several aunts, uncles and cousins

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kay Wheeler

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30^th at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Burial will be in the Ogallala Cemetery with military honors by the Keith Co. Veterans’ Organizations and David’s Army Reserve Unit.

A memorial has been established in his memory. Online condolences may be sent at gubserfuneralhome.com. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.