Lewis E. Kreifels, 51, of North Platte, passed away March 4, 2019, at Great Plains Health.

He was born October 23, 1967 to Emil and Judith (Martin) Kreifels at Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Guernsey-Sunrise High School in Wyoming. Lewis served in the United States Navy until his discharge.

In 1995, he was united in marriage to Jennifer Schrieber and they made their home in North Platte. Lewis worked at Mid Plains Auto Finishes for many years. He was a Ham Radio Operator and enjoyed spending his time camping and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his father-in-law, Terry Schrieber.

Lewis is survived by his wife, Jennifer of North Platte;  sons, Garrett (Mattie) Kreifels of Dixon, Ne, Russel (April) Kreifels of Wausa, Ne and Wesley (Kristy) Kreifels of Lincoln, Ne; daughter, Stormie (Travis Dircksen) Kreifels of North Platte; father and stepmother , Emil and Gloria Kreifels of Gurusey, Wyoming; grandchildren, Aella Dircksen, Riley Kreifels and Dylan Kreifels; mother-in-law, Beverly Schrieber; sisters-in-law, Michelle (Joe) Reklaitis and Heather Schrieber; brother-in-law, Tim (Debby) Schrieber and other relatives.

Online condolences mat be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tom Thompson officiating. Cremation was chosen. Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.