The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Kahler-Dolce Funeral Home in Papillion, NE. Reverend Michael Lincoln will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Cedar Dale Cemetery in Papillion, NE. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Kahler-Dolce Funeral Home.
Alex was born in Sioux City, IA on July 8, 1982. From there, he moved with his military family to California, Nebraska, Germany, then back to Nebraska in 1999 until his recent passing. He graduated from Papillion-La Vista High School in 2001 and he continued on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Data Center Management from Bellevue University.
Alex worked as Lead Data Center Engineer at TierPoint. He enjoyed fishing, camping, DIY home projects, engine repair, and billiards, but most of all, he loved to spend time with the Light of his Life, his 4 year old daughter Alexis. They spent this last summer and fall enjoying many camping trips, a monster truck jam, Bellevue Berry Farm, and Vala's Pumpkin Patch.
Alex is survived by his parents: Roger and Cynthia Van Surksum; his brother and sister-in-law: Andrew and Erin Van Surksum; his daughter: Alexis Van Surksum, and his grandmother: Mary Van Surksum.
Alex is preceded in death by his grandparents: Loren and Janice Ellis; Richard Van Surksum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association.
