David Allen Kreifels was born February 25, 1947 to Gerald and Marian (Propst) Kreifels, and passed away May 20, 2026. He grew up on the family farm southeast of Bradshaw, NE, where he was active in 4-H showing beef calves, and helping on the farm starting at a young age. This is the same farm he had been living at for the last 26 years.
David attended school in Bradshaw, and graduated in 1965. In high school he was active in sports excelling in track, running the 440 yard dash, long jumping and was on the State Class D Mile Relay Team that got 1st place.
After high school he attended the University of Nebraska where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He then attended Nebraska Vocational Technical School in Milford, graduating with a degree in auto mechanics technology.
On June 1, 1969 he was united in marriage to Linda Tracy. For a few years he worked for Don and Janice Klute at Klute Welding in Bradshaw. Then in 1973, David began his lifelong career which he loved, farming. He was talented in so many ways, from working with machines and engines to building his family a home where his boys grew up.
David was a 53 year member of the York Elks Lodge serving as Exalted Ruler for two years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson for many years with his friends. He was a man of few words who would do anything for anyone needing help. He was a life long animal lover, especially his doggies!
David leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Linda, his two sons Anthony (Tony) of York and Adam (wife Haili) of Bradshaw, his nine grandchildren: Tea’, Elle (husband Adam), Laney, Zoe, Raima, Isaiah, Hannah, Rachel, Jackson and great-grandchildren Kruz and Harper, his sisters and brothers-in-law Gerry Ann and Steve Welch, and Donna and Mel Kauk, several cousins, and many friends, and of course his wiener dogs Snoop, Rex and Bowie, and basset hound Roscoe.
David was preceded in death by his son Aric, his parents Jerry and Marian, and his in-laws Howard and Leone Tracy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. David has been cremated. There is no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.