Verl David Flack, 84, long-time resident of Waverly, passed away peacefully in his home on July 13, 2023, in Lincoln, NE. Verl was a man of integrity who lived a life of service to his community, to his family, and to God.

Verl was born on July 26, 1938, in Shenandoah, IA, to David Doyle Flack and Margaret May (Henn) Flack and grew up on the family farm north of Westboro, MO.

In his youth, Verl was involved in football, basketball, and school government; he especially loved Rough Riders, a 4-H horseback riding club. He graduated from Westboro High School in 1956, earned a BA in business administration and education from Tarkio College, Tarkio, MO, and an MA in school administration from the University of Nebraska. Verl and his wife Judy first met in Rough Riders, then dated while he attended Tarkio College, marrying in 1961. They were blessed with two children, Nancy and Paul.

Verl was an educator and school administrator, teaching business, coaching, and mentoring student councils in Alvo-Eagle, Tri-County, Fremont-Mills (Iowa), and Waverly District 145. Verl loved working with students and was remembered as kind and fair, and an excellent teacher. Verl and Judy welcomed 15 foster children and 6 foreign exchange students into their home during their marriage. They lived in Waverly for 36 years before moving to Lincoln in 2010.

Verl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served twice as Bishop. After retirement, he and Judy served as Church Education System missionaries at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, teaching and coordinating university-level religion classes and activities. He was a founding member of the Greater Waverly Kiwanis Club and served many years as Treasurer of the Lincoln Area Retired School Personnel (LARSP) organization.

Verl is survived by his loving wife, Judy Mertz Flack, his daughter Nancy Sue (Jim) Teusch of Jefferson, IA, and son Paul Scott (Julie) Flack of Heber, UT; grandchildren Ben (Jacki) Teusch, Lauren (Ben) Turbes, Beth (Trae) Fowkes and Claire Teusch; and Sam (fiancé Julia), Alex (Julie), Ryan, Callen, and Brynna Flack; great-grandchildren Spencer, Violet, and Levi Teusch; James and Luke Fowkes.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 640 N. 56th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.

Memorials: Center Grove Cemetery at Farmer’s State Bank, 512 Main Street, Tarkio, Missouri 64491

Condolences online at roperandsons.com.

Local Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.