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David L. Smith

Dec 18, 1952 - Jul 11, 2018

 

David L. Smith, 65
Kearney resident

David L. Smith, 65, of Kearney died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home. Funeral services are 10:30 am Wednesday, July 18th at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Wulf officiating. Interment will follow at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to the Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.  

David was born December 18, 1952 in Kearney, Nebraska to Delmar and Dolores (Holloway) Smith. He attended Kenwood Elementary and was a 1971 graduate of Kearney High School. On February 12, 1972, Dave was united in marriage to Charlene Knecht. To this union two sons were born; Jason and Jeff. The marriage later ended in divorce. He worked at Landmark Truck Stop in Odessa for several years 3 of which he and his twin brother Doug owned and operated. He also worked at the Odessa Hay Mill, West Company and most recently at Chief Industries in Kearney. 

He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and conversations with friends. 

Left to cherish his memory are his son Jason; brother Ron Smith of Kearney, his twin brother Doug Smith and wife Carolyn of Kearney; sisters Nancy Zwink and husband Steve of Kearney and JoDee Amato and husband Dave of Kearney, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend Tovey Srack of Kearney.  

Dave was preceded in death by his grandparents Ted and Esther Smith and Carl and Helen Holloway; parents Delmar and Betty Smith and Dolores and Dick Daake; and son Jeff.

 





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