Richard A. “Dick” Mayfield

Richard A. “Dick” Mayfield, age 93, of Shelton, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s in Kearney.

Graveside services with military honors were held Monday, January 17, in the Shelton Cemetery at Shelton. The Reverend Bev Hieb officiated.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www. apfelfuneralhome.com.

Richard Allen Mayfield was born April 11, 1928, at rural Shelton, to Leo James and Lucile Aleta (Campbell) Mayfield. He grew up and received his education in Shelton, graduating from Shelton High School. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska – Kearney, where he played on the football team.

Dick married Wilma Jean Riley on August 16, 1950. They made their home in Shelton later moving to the farm.

Dick entered the U.S. Army in 1952 serving during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1954.

He returned to farm near Shelton until 1995 when he and Jean retired into Shelton.

Dick was a member of the Shelton United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the Elks Lodge.

He was honored by the Nebraska Athletic Directors Association for his service as time keeper for the Shelton High School basketball and football games. He was also inducted into the Shelton High School Hall of Fame.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Riley and Jennifer Mayfield, of Gibbon, and Randy and Shelley Mayfield, of Grand Island; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Wilma Jean Mayfield.

Apfel Funeral Home apologizes for not sending the information to The Clipper to be printed in a more timely manner.