George Griffith

George “Dave” Griffith, 72, of Kearney died Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

A memorial service was held at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Dean Pofahl officiating.

A private family burial was at a later date at White Hill Cemetery north of Minden.

George David (Dave) Griffith was born in Lebanon, Kan., on Sept. 3, 1949, to George and Bonnie (McDowell) Griffith. He lived most of his youth in Nelson, where sports were an important part of his life. After graduation he attended Fairbury Junior College and Peru State College. Later he acquired a master’s degree in ed...