David L. "Thunder" Thuernagle, 66, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Private family graveside service will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. You are encouraged to sign Thunder's guestbook at www.curranfuenralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Thunder was born November 22, 1955, in Grand Island, NE. He was the son of Herbert H. and Isobel A. "Patty" (Krieger) Thuernagle. He attended West Lawn Elementary, Walnut Jr. High, and Grand Island Sr. High School, graduating in 1974. As a young man he was active in Boy Scouts and proudly attained the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduation Thunder was employed by the Con-Agra flour mill for a short time. He then began his career at New Holland in January of 1975, working until his retirement in January of 2011.
Thunder enjoyed poker, pickle cards, football, and golf. He especially enjoyed happy hour with his many BT's friends.
Survivors of his immediate family include his brothers, Steve (Charla) Thuernagle and Bill (Tina) Thuernagle, all of Grand Island, and many extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Private Family Memorial