David Cletus Hying, age 75 of York, NE, passed away in York on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born October 30, 1950 at Boscobel, WI to Cletus and Joanna (Fecht) Hying. In 1957, the family moved to Mineral Point, WI. David was a graduate of Holy Name Seminary High School in 1968 and of the University of Wisconsin Platteville in 1972. Following graduation he moved to Davenport, IA where he joined the WT Grant Company as a Store Manager Trainee. In May of 1974, he was transferred to North Platte, NE as an assistant manager. In July 1975, he was named manager of the WJ O’Connor department store and, following its closing, worked for KAHL Radio.
On August 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Karen R. Norseen at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, NE. Following the birth of their first son, Karl, on December 8, 1976, the family moved to York, NE where David was an accountant for the Scott-Hourigan Company. Later, he worked for Omega Transport as Controller and was then employed with Sunflower Carriers as Cargo Claims Manager. David remained with Sunflower and, later, Shaffer Trucking and Crete Carrier in this position until 2010.
David worked for a number of years at Mierau and Company as a part-time tax preparer and auditor and later became a part-owner of the H&R Block franchise office in York. He was an active and visible member of the York community, belonging to the York Optimist Club for over 30 years and serving on its board of directors. David also served as a York Chamber Ambassador, including a term as its president, and served on the St. Joseph School Board.
David had a deep love for the arts, serving for many years as treasurer of the Yorkshire Playhouse, as well as performing and directing. In addition, he played trombone in the Lincoln Community Concert Band for over ten years. He was a member of St. Joseph parish, where he served as an acolyte, song leader, and member of the men’s choir.
You created us for yourself, O Lord and our hearts are restless until we rest in thee. (St. Augustine).
He was survived by his sons Karl (Laura) of Kansas City, MO; Kirk (Michelle) of York; Joel (Brittany) of Lincoln, NE; and Brian (Claire) of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren Gavin, Abbie, Logan, Molly, Miles, Marcy, Micah, Colin, and Kelsey; brothers Mark (Cathy) of Minneapolis, MN; Paul (Diana) of Green Bay, WI; and Harry (Laurie) of Dodgeville, WI; sisters Anne (Endre) Bakken of Colorado Springs, CO; Mary (Paul) Killian of Green Bay, WI; and Ruth (Craig) Douthitt of Green Bay, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in York with the Reverend Father John Sullivan officiating. Following the Mass, inurnment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in York. David has been cremated so there will be no viewing. However, on Thursday, January 15th, a signing of his book will be held from 1-8 pm at the mortuary, and a rosary will be said at 6 pm. The family will greet friends after the rosary. Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the family for later designation.
The Mass will be livestreamed on Metz Mortuary’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1ffBwglpCqu7nKkx42SzQ.