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
Condolences(8)
Nicole Huff
Omaha, NE Monday, 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.Clark Greenfield
Snyder, NE Sunday, 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 DAVIDRod & Nancy Tomrdle
Fremont, NE Sunday, 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 CareRod & Nancy Tomrdle
Leanne Biesecker
Fremont, NE Sunday, April 2, 2023 I loved David and I love you ALL. Diane. Christine Jace. I'll be there for you!!Marlene Scheinost
El Paso, TX Saturday, April 1, 2023 I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. David was a super nice, generous guy. A happy, fun loving person and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many, many people. May you Rest In Peace my friend. And Diane and your family my deepest sympathy.Janice L Pascoe
Fremont, NE Friday, March 31, 2023 Diane and Christine you have my blessings and condolences. We are thinking of you and if there's anything we can do just say so.I never knew David very well but the one time that I did meet him I really enjoyed him. He had a funny sense of humor and was very pleasant man.
Take care we are with you and your family in prayer.
Bev Rasmussen
Wahoo, NE Friday, March 31, 2023 I express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. David will be missed, but you have many years of memories to hold on to.Brenda Greenfield Hill
Martinsville, VA Friday, March 31, 2023 Love and prayers for yall