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There will be no formal services for David Lawrence Varmette, age 91, formerly of Chadron, NE.

In keeping with David’s wishes, there will be a private burial service at Vermont Memorial Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established, and donations may be sent to the Chadron Rotary Club.

David passed away on August 9, 2018 in Oregon City, OR.

David was born in Washington, D.C., served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, and graduated from Boston University in 1954. He was employed by the federal government in Japan as an intelligence analyst where he met his wife, Yasuko. Upon returning to the United States, he worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an economic-development officer on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation until his retirement.

David was a long-time member of Rotary International and served as president and district governor during his time with the organization.

David was preceded in death by wife Yasuko; father and mother Dewey Varmette and Louise Peck; and siblings Robert, Charles and Joan. He will be lovingly remembered by children Robert, Karen and Jordan; and grandchildren Trace and Jayde.