David Jeffrey, 71, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 18, 2024.
A celebration of David’s life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Jeffrey’s home located at 1780 Oak Drive, Charles City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Croix Hospice.
David Lee Jeffrey, the son of Kenneth and Fern (Kercheff) Jeffrey, was born on May 22, 1952, in Charles City and raised in Colwell on his family’s farm. David graduated from Charles City High School in 1970. He was united in marriage to Sheryl Johnson on June 26, 1971, in Charles City.
David worked for over 10 years as an auto mechanic and then in auto parts until he retired. He was the family “fix it man” and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed carpentry, automotive restoration and customization, and participating in car shows. He loved spending time in nature, especially camping and cooking on a campfire. Most of all, David loved his family and sharing stories about his life.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years, Sheryl Jeffrey; daughters and sons-in-law: Melissa & Mike McCoy of Mason City, and Michelle & Kevin Delk of New York; grandchildren: Cody (Toby) McCoy of Mason City, and Casey (Shawn) King of Columbus, Indiana; great-grandchildren: Inara, Quinton, Freya, and Mikala; brother, Dan Jeffrey; sister-in-law, Nancy (Bryan) Boggess; and brother-in-law, Mark Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenny and Fern Jeffrey; sister-in-law, Mitzi Putney; mother and father-in-law, Virginia and Laverne Johnson; and aunt, Jessie Kercheff.
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