David Wayne Absmeier, 66 died September 4, 2022 in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; He was born on January 16, 1956 in Holyoke, CO, the son of Carl J. and Patricia (Carpenter) Absmeier.&nbsp; David was raised in the Holyoke community and was a graduate of Holyoke High School.&nbsp; He earned a bachelor’s degree from Adams State University.&nbsp; David married Cindy Real, they later divorced but remained close friends.&nbsp; David worked as a retail manager for ACE Hardware in Eaton, CO before moving to Clay Center in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a member of the NRA and IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) and participated in many of their competitive shooting competitions.&nbsp; David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Main; brothers, Steve, Jeff and Carl F. Absmeier.&nbsp; He was a loving grandfather and will be missed by family and friends.

Companion: Cindy Absmeier of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Alicia and husband Adam Slingsby of Clay Center, KS

Funeral Services: No services are planned

Memorials:&nbsp; Clay Center Utility Park Zoo c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>David Wayne Absmeier, 66 died September 4, 2022 in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; He was born on January 16, 1956 in Holyoke, CO, the son of Carl J. and Patricia (Carpenter) Absmeier.&nbsp; David was raised in the Holyoke community and was a graduate of Holyoke High School.&nbsp; He earned a bachelor’s degree from Adams State University.&nbsp; David married Cindy Real, they later divorced but remained close friends.&nbsp; David worked as a retail manager for ACE Hardware in Eaton, CO before moving to Clay Center in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a member of the NRA and IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) and participated in many of their competitive shooting competitions.&nbsp; David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Main; brothers, Steve, Jeff and Carl F. Absmeier.&nbsp; He was a loving grandfather and will be missed by family and friends.Survivors:Companion: Cindy Absmeier of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Alicia and husband Adam Slingsby of Clay Center, KS2 GrandchildrenFuneral Services: No services are plannedMemorials:&nbsp; Clay Center Utility Park Zoo c/o the funeral home