Mick Kreifels Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mick Kreifels (Springfield, Nebraska), who passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mick Kreifels to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Allen Kreifels and Delores Kreifels (Lorenz); his sister Christie Noble; Don and Elaine Wakeley.

He is survived by: his children, Erin (Mike Patera), Joe (Jenny Kreifels) and Anne (Mick); his wife Kathy Jo Wakeley; his grandchildren, Abbey Carlisle (Tereic), Tate Patera (Jenna O'Hara), Ellie Patera (Jaden Krenzer), Reed Patera, Ben Kreifels, Julia Kreifels, Abram Scholting (Gracie Borer), Skylar Scholting, Haley Scholting and Brody Scholting; his siblings, Marla (Dave Kildow), Bob Noble, Buster (Pennie Kreifels), Jeff (Theresa Kreifels) and Angie (Kevin Carlson); and his siblings-in-law, Bob, Barb Wakeley, Dona, Scott Shehan, Tom Wakeley, Mary Thelen, Jill and Tim Pickinpaugh.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Springfield Volunteer Fire Department or Springfield Platteview Alumni and Friends.