Memorial services for Dale L. Reynoldson, 85, of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Crawford Community Building with Pastor Steve Mallery officiating. Burial will be at the Crawford City Cemetery.
Dale passed away November 9, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.
Dale was born on November 14, 1931 in Crawford, Nebraska.
Dale L. Reynoldson, 84 of Crawford, NE went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.
Dale was born November 14, 1931, at Elsi VanTreek residence of Crawford to Charles (Chalk) and Christine Reynoldson. As a young man he grew up west of Belmont, NE where he attended Belmont grade school. Then went to Crawford High School and graduated in 1950.
In 1952, Dale joined the US Air Force. Two of the four years were served in Tripoli, North Africa.
On March 8, 1954 he married Leola M. Garner. They made their home southwest of Crawford. To them three sons were born, Twins Ricky and Randy, and Mike. He farmed and ranched until their divorce in 1978.
In March 1982, he married Naomi Ellis (Glendy). Together they bought the Sno White Laundry mat from Don Harkin.
Dale was a charter member of the Eagles Club in Crawford, and a member of the Highway 20 Tractor club where he enjoyed driving his restored tractors on the tractor cades. He enjoyed driving, didn’t matter what it was, truck, cars, farm equipment, if it had a motor and wheels he’d drive it. He had a hay truck and hauled bails and stacks all over the region for several years. He also shuttled cars for Tommy’s Car Lot in Chadron, which is where his love of trading cars must has come from, if he drove it and liked it he’d trade it. (Which he did up to the month before his death.) He also delivered prescriptions for Peterson Drug to Alliance, Scottsbluff and Crawford. He continued working for Henkens for several years. Dale also sold carports for a short time before he decided to slow down and actually retire.
A few years before Naomi’s passing they moved to Chadron to be closer to her Doctor’s.
Naomi passed away 1999.
Naomi’s care taker Doris Bartlet helped keep him going for fourteen years after. As his health started to fail he moved back to Crawford so he was closer to Mike. He bought a little house and proceeded to make it home. Dale enjoyed life, his family, and lots of close friends. He especially enjoyed his most faithful companion Koko his beloved Schnauzer. You didn’t see one without the other.
Dale loved giving everyone a hard time and getting back as much as he gave. He was be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by his son Mike (Diane); grandson Skip (Mandy) Chubb, Ryan and friend Tiffany of Wheatland, Wyoming; Step granddaughter Melissa (Robert) Price of Scottsbluff, NE; Step sons Tim (Deb) Glendy, Kip (Shayna) Glendy, step daughter Shari (Dave) Siems; Brother Don (Delila) of Lincoln; numerous great grandchildren, niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by parents, infant son Ricky, Randy and wives Leola and Naomi.
Family suggests memorials to the Crawford Fire Hall Building Fund or the Donor’s Choice. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.