David Edward Nitzschke

David Edward Nitzschke, age 84 of Garretson, SD and formerly of the McCook, SD area died on Sunday morning May 31, 2026 at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson, SD.

Funeral Services are pending at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, NE.

David was in education his entire career.  He was the K-8 Prinicipal at McCook Elementary for 20+ years, then served at Dakota Valley.  When he semi-retired, he was principal in Jackson, NE and was instramental in building the new elementary school in Jackson after the tornado in August of 2001.  He finished his career at WIT.

He is survived by a son Nicholas Nitzschke of Sioux Falls, SD.

Full obituary to follow.