Dale M. Homes

A Funeral ceremony for Dale Holmes age 90 of Plainview will be held on Monday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Plainview, Nebraska. There will be a visitation on Sunday, May 5th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the church with Masonic service at 5:30.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Plainview.  Dale passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, in Plainview, Nebraska.

Dale was born March 10, 1934 to Gilbert and Nina (Sorensen) Holmes near Plainview.  He attended Country School, District 17, later graduating from Plainview High School in 1952.  He married Dorothy (Russell) on October 21, 1956, in Plainview.

Dale spent his entire life in the Plainview area, doing what he loved as a farmer.  In addition, he enjoyed raising livestock and riding his favorite horse, Domino.  He will be remembered for his enjoyment of friends, music, hunting, rodeos, trail rides, playing cards and travel.  Dale loved his family and treasured spending time with them and attending all the many activities and events.  He was entertained by visiting with people and sharing memories of the past.

Dale had a strong faith and was a life-long member of Stark Valley United Methodist Church in rural Plainview, until its closing.  He spent many years serving as a board member at the church and was baptized there as a child. He was a current member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Plainview.  Dale was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star in Plainview.

Dale is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; daughters – Joan (Gaylyn) Alexander; Julie (Randy) Kembel; Jean (Mark) Walkenhorst and Jackie (Randy) Beaton; 10 grandchildren – Nicole (Korey) Matoush; Brandi Alexander; Jamieson (Samantha) Alexander; Justin (Chris) Elge; David (Kaylyn) Elge; Kristin (Daniel) Okalo; Jenny Elge; Josh (Mackenzie) Walkenhorst; Zach Walkenhorst; and Jordan Beaton.  Dale was also blessed with 17 great-grandchildren -  Leighton Medina; Pressley & Swayzey Alexander; Ronin & Veyda Matoush; Parker & Banx Alexander; Sophia & Isabella Elge; Mali & Luiza Elge; Sariah Jones; Zion Akinleye; Nathaniel Okalo; Lance Walkenhorst; Capri & Kinsley Beaton; brother – Gerald (Janis) Holmes, and sister – Delores (Roger) Dozark; brother-in-law Delford Kroeger; sister-in-law Ruth Newill and many family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert & Nina Holmes, Dorothy’s parents – Dick & Ruth Russell, brothers-in-law - Wilbur Jahn and Ronald Newill, sister-in-law Evelyn Kroeger, niece Beverly Mack and nephew Richard Kroeger.

Dale will be remembered for his strong faith and love of his family.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.