David Paul Snow

David Paul Snow, 82, of Bennington, Nebraska, formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully on March 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on June 11, 1943, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Harold and Louise (Asell) Snow, David graduated from St. Paul High School in 1961 and from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1966. He met Connie Bainter in 1963, and they married two years later, celebrating 60 years of marriage in May 2025.

David devoted his career to serving as a YMCA CEO, a path that took him and his family to communities across Nebraska, Missouri, Montana, Iowa, and North Dakota. Upon retiring, he returned to his childhood hometown of St. Paul, where he remained deeply involved in the community he cherished. He served as president of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce and Rotary, and as a member of the Economic Development Board. A devoted member of the United Methodist Church, he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees and sang in the church choir. He also contributed his time to the Heartland United Way Board and served as Foundation Director for HCMC.

David enjoyed golfing, listening to music, and remodeling the homes he lived in. He will be remembered for his quiet leadership, generosity, and lifelong dedication to serving others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Louise Snow; his brother, James Snow; and sisters-in-law Helen Snow and Pamela Snow.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Snow of Bennington; his children, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Snow of Inkom, Idaho, Deborah Snow of Atlanta, Georgia, and Vicki (Kenneth) Lilienthal of Bennington; his siblings, Marcus Snow and Janet (Robin) Elstermeier; sister-in-law Sharon (Jerry) Jaksha; grandchildren Reagan Snow (Tyler Naftz), Eric (Elaina) Lilienthal, Brett (Taylor Bishop) Lilienthal, Riley (Jay) LeNoble, Ryanne (Jacob) Baldwin, and Ryker Snow; great-grandchildren Florence LeNoble, Charlie, Franklin, and Bennett Baldwin, Sienna Lilienthal, and Beckham McIntire; and several nieces and nephews.