David Franklin Routon, 88, of Lincoln, professor emeritus of art, died Oct. 26.
Routon was born Dec. 6, 1931 in Jackson, Tennessee, to Ralph and Hallie (Wheat) Routon. He served as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War before going on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art at Mexico City College and a Masters of Fine Arts in art practice at the University of Iowa with emphases in painting and printmaking.
During his career as an artist and art instructor, Routon taught at several institutions, including Michigan State University, State University College at Plattsburgh, University of Minnesota and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His served for 23 years at Nebraska, starting on Aug. 23, 1976 and retiring as an emeritus professor in 1999.
Routon is well known for his pictorial artworks, including a number of portrait commissions. His works were primarily completed by drawing and painting. Review a number of his works on Facebook.
Routon is survived by his daughters, Claudia Joan Routon and Anne Katherine Routon; and a grandson, Oliver David Tonkin.
A private celebration of live will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent via email to davidroutonlegacy@gmail.com or on the Roper and Sons website.
