David J. Greenfield, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

David J.Greenfield

Date of Birth November 11, 1943
Passed Away On March 30, 2023
At Age 79 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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David J. Greenfield, age 79, of Fremont
Died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Methodist Fremont Health

David Jay Greenfield was born in Fremont, Nebraska to Charles W. and Dorothy VanScyoc Greenfield on November 11, 1943. David attended Fremont High School and was a member of the Class of 1961. He served in the Army Reserves from 1964-1971. He worked with his father at Greenfield Body Shop for several years before owning and operating the Seat Cover Center and Upholstery Showcase. He also operated Greenfield Roofing with his cousin, Gene Greenfield.

David married Diane Collins in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 3, 1973. They enjoyed 40 years living on their acreage in Saunders County. Everyone liked going to the "farm" and the gun shoots. When David retired in 2019 they moved to Fremont. David was a member of Pohocco Lutheran Church, Elkhorn Valley Rifle Club, A lifetime member of NRA, and the Great Plains Society of Military Historians. He loved having a good time with family and friends. He especially loved dancing with his bride of 49 years.

David is survived by his wife, Diane. Sister Charlene (Dan) O'Brien, Daughter Christine Greenfield and grandson Jayce Greenfield. "Grandsons" Dalton and Dawson Schnoor and their mother Raylene. Great granddaughter Lyric, and special nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill Greenfield and Charles V. Greenfield.

There is no viewing but the family will receive friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, April 3, 2023. The memorial service will be 11:00am, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Pohocco Lutheran Church south of Fremont. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be designated to donor's choice or the family for future designation.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 3, 2023

Family Present 5pm to 7pm

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Pohocco Lutheran Church

2363 County Road 11

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 4, 2023

11:00 AM

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800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Nicole Huff Omaha, NE April 3, 2023
"I don't have many memories with my great uncle David but I do remember going out to his farm when I was younger. He was a special person and always so nice. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Great Uncle David."
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Clark Greenfield Snyder, NE April 2, 2023
"My UNCLE DAVID IS AND WAS THE BEST UNCLE EVER as growing up spent so many weekends with my aunt Diana and uncle David spent so many fun times with my aunt and uncle riverside and the farm raising hogs on the farm seat cover center and upholstery showcase nothing will ever take my memories away I always called David on his birthday 11 11 UNCLE DAVID ALWAYS CALLED ME HONEY BEFORE WE HUNG UP FROM TALKING ON THE PHONE always has had special times with my uncle David seat cover center takes me back in time love your nephew Clark SPECIAL MEMORIES THAT WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME I AM REALLY GOING TO MISS MY UNCLE DAVID"
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Rod & Nancy Tomrdle Fremont, NE April 2, 2023
"Diane, Christine & all Family - We are so very sorry for your loss. David was a special person in so many ways. We feel truly blessed to of known him as a friend. May GOD hold you in HIS care & grant you comfort & Peace of heart, All of you are in our thoughts & prayers, Take Care
Rod & Nancy Tomrdle"
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