David “Dave” Reid Farber was born to Arnold Bruce Farber and Sadie (Pounds) Farber in Lyons, Nebraska on December 19, 1934.  He was the youngest boy, and 10th of 12 children.  He passed away on September 26th, 2015 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa due to multiple medical complications.  He was 80 years, 9 months, and 9 days old.

Dave attended Decatur High School and graduated in the class of 1953.  He lettered in Track, Baseball, Basketball, and Football. 

On April 25, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Hale.  Together they had two children, Patricia Sue Farber (Shaw) and Michael David Farber.  Though Dave kept numerous jobs (manager of a ready mix plant, propane delivery, mechanic), his family always came first.  He always had a special place in his heart for sports and refereed numerous basketball and football games throughout his career.

Dave Farber was known for his wit and 'matter of fact' personality.  You never knew when he was telling the truth or telling another one of his infamous stories.  He truly enjoyed fishing, animals, children, breakfast, Husker Football, and most of all his home, family and friends. 

Dave is proceeded in death by his two children, Patti and Mike; daughter-in-law Colleen; his mother and father; and his siblings.

His survivors include his wife Jane Farber; his grandchildren: Kiley Shaw Taylor and Andy of Lincoln, Michael Farber and Claire of San Antonio, TX, David Shaw of Omaha; son-in-law Lester Shaw of Decatur; six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Dave touched so many so dearly, he will forever be known as “Pops”, “Dad Farber”, and “Grandpa Dave” to too many to name.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, October 1, 2015, 10:00 am, at the United Methodist Church in Decatur.

VISITATION: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8 pm with family receiving friends and a MASONIC SERVICE at 7:30, all at Pelan Funeral Services in Tekamah. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur

 Information taken from May 25, 2003 Decatur Alumni Banquet Booklet.

Spouse:  Mary Jane

Children:  Patricia Sue, Michael David. 

Grandchildren:  Michael David, Kiley Margaret, David Paul and Megan "our adopted Grandchild".

I ran a ready mix plant for 25 years.  Worked for Beck Oil for 10 years and 7 years for Nielsen Oil and Propane.

 Still here in Hooterville.  Work at the bridge now.

 Jane and I will celebrate 50 years together the 25th of April.