Obituary-Neligh News and Leader-May 28, 1981

DAVID C LINGENFELTER

David C LINGENFELTER, son of David and Mary GALLAGHER LINGENFELTER, was born February 25, 1884 at Plainview and died Monday, May 18 at the Western Medical hospital in Tustin, CA at the age of 97 years, 2 months and 18 days. He grew to manhood at Plainview and on December 24, 1909 he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie SHEARER of Plainview. This couple farmed in the Oakdale community for many years and lived at Elgin after retiring. In 1943 they moved to Maywood, CA and afterwar4ds to Pico Rivera, CA where Mrs LINGENFELTER died on November 13, 1960. Two years ago he moved to Orange, CA. Survivors include three sons, Melvin of Alta Loma, CA, Gerald of Rowland Heights, CA, and David of Delano, CA; one daughter, Mrs Wayne (Joy) JOHNSON of Newport Beach, CA; 21 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Alfred, and one daughter, Zelma HALSEY. Funeral services were held May 20 at Orange, CA and graveside services were held May 22 at the Oakdale Cemetery.