He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Thomas and Kathleen Creal. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center before establishing a successful career as a physical therapist. Jeff was united in marriage to Susan Gould in 1987, a union blessed with four children whom he loved with all his heart.
Jeff loved life, which included a deep relationship with Jesus. He enjoyed reading, cooking, watching Husker football and, above all else, spending quality time with his family. He loved cats, and later in life he often referred to himself as “the great indoorsman.”
He is survived by his wife of more than 37 years, Susan Creal; children Kelsi (Jeff) Allen, Kevin (Janey) Creal, Spencer Creal and Cooper Creal; siblings Steve (Anna) Creal, Tom (Cindy) Creal, Marcia Merboth, Dan (Vicki) Creal, Terri (Lou) Zearing, Mike (CJ) Creal, Chris (Dan) Nordstrom and Bob (Mary) Creal; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Creal, and mother, Kathleen Creal.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, at 11:00AM at Lincoln Berean Church (6400 S 70th St.)
Visitation with family greeting friends from 5-7PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr.)
Memorials to HoriSun Hospice.