David C. Sandstedt

David C. Sandstedt, age 76, of Crofton, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 from an accidental death near his home.

Memorial services are 6:00 PM, on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with Reverend David Lund officiating. Following the memorial service will be a Masonic service by the St. John's Masonic Lodge. There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior the memorial service at the funeral home.

David was born May 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska to Wilmer and Matilda (Rau) Sandstedt. He grew up in Omaha and graduated from Omaha South High School in 1953. After school, David worked at several companies in Omaha including Beebe and Runyan Furniture Company, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Met Life Insurance Company and King Coil Mattress Company. He was married to Jacqueline Covington on November 28, 1959 in Wellington, Kansas. In 2000, they moved to their lake house on Lewis and Clark Lake. David operated furniture stores in Hartington, Nebraska and then in Crofton. He loved his job and enjoyed traveling and visiting with his customers. David enjoyed working on his cars and showing them at car shows. He also had a big heart for all animals. Above all, David always enjoyed the opportunities to share time with family. David was a member of the St. John's Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Chorus. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, the Crofton American Legion and a retired member of the Air National Guard.

David is survived by his wife, Jackie of Crofton; two children, Leslie (Tim) Nelson of Omaha and David (Kelly) Sandstedt of Omaha; five grandchildren: Derick, Cassidy, Serena, Caitlin and Cody; a brother, Richard (Barbara) Sandstedt of Omaha; and many nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Cole; and three brothers: John, James and Wilmer "Bill" Sandstedt.

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Dear Jackie and Family, Our heartfelt sympathy to you all for David. We will greatly miss him. We will always remember him as a kind man and a lot of fun to be around. We wish we could be there. We love you and are praying for David and you all! Your Cousins, Nancy and Dan Hill I am so sorry to hear of David's death. He was a very nice guy and Crofton and I will miss him! Jackie, our sympathy goes out to you and your family. I hope I will see you before the funeral. Unfortunately, I have a wedding rehearsal on Friday at 5:30, so chances are I won't be able to get to the memorial service. Let me know if I can do anything to help. Kim Sawatzke Leslie, Tim, Serena and Derick: We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Deb & Noel Huff and family Deborah Huff Dearest Jackie and family, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life. Keep faith and the good lord will lead you. Love your cousin Betty J Welch Moss Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know this is a very difficult time and we are always there if you need anything.Thinking of you in this difficult time. Sheri and Vern Landeen and girls Leslie, I was sorry to heard about the loss of your dad. I have been through it and truly feel your pain. I know there really isn't anything I can do, but if there is please let me know. I am praying for you and your family, Your work friend Ginny My heart is broken for I have lost my best friend and love of 76 years. He will always be in my heart. My sympathy to all his family Marcheta Kovanda Foster You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please call when you feel up to it. Pat and Ray Harrington Jackie and Family- I wish I could be with you.You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of you. Ruby Larson So sorry to hear of David's death I knew David for over 70 years. A candlel will burn in St. Stanislaus's catholic church for David. June Jaros I'm so sorry to learn about David. Though we never met in person, we spoke on the phone several times. His concern and caring about his brother Jim's widow made me know what a kind, good man he was. You are all in my thoughts. Connie Wichman Our deepest sympathies for your loss. He was a very nice man who was proud of his grandchildren Derick and Serena. Much love to Leslie and family. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Hossner family Leslie, Tim, Derick & Serena -- We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jay, Jeanette & Aaron Swope To the family of "King David" we at Classic Hits 106.3 are sorry for your loss. Suzann, Hammer and Staff Classic Hits 106.3

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