Dale R. "Red" Crandell

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All Faiths Funeral Home - Grand Island

2929 South Locust

Grand Island, Nebraska

Dale Crandell Obituary

Name: Visitation for Dale R. "Red" Crandell
Start: 2022-11-27T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-11-28T01:00:00.000Z
Location: All Faiths Funeral Home

Crandell, Dale R. "Red"

January 21, 1936 - November 18, 2022

Dale "Red" R. Crandell, 86, of Grand Island, passed away on November 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on January 21, 1936, in Kimball County, NE, to Joseph and Eda (Kilburn) Crandell. He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1952. In 1958, Dale entered the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving until 1964. On November 23, 1960, Dale was united in marriage to Gay Lee Petersen; the couple moved from Oceanside, CA to Washington DC, where Dale started his career working for IBM. While working for IBM, he supported many government offices, including the Library of Congress, the Pentagon, and the White House. The couple was blessed with the arrival of two children while in Washington, DC. From there, the couple moved to Storm Lake, IA, Omaha, and finally to Grand Island in 1983. Dale retired from IBM in 1992.

Dale was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and spending time in nature, including hunting, fishing, and gardening. Dale spent much of his spare time volunteering at many organizations, including the Nebraska State Fair, the Central Nebraska Crain Trust, Trinity Methodist Men's group, pancake feeds, soup supers, and more.

His greatest love was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gay; children, Diana (Dean) Hast of Grand Island and William "Todd" (Peggy) Crandell of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Sara, Scott, Amanda, and Audrey; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard (Susan) Crandell of Rapid City, SD, and Robert (Hazel) Crandell of Junietta; and a sister, Alvena Hughs of Gering. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eda Crandell; father and mother-in-law, Walter and Golda Petersen; brothers, Donald, Willard(Joan), Edward (Rhetta), and Schuylar (Peggy); sisters and brothers-in-law, Madge and Bill Smith, Jody and Aug Stricker; and grandson, Will Crandell.

VISITATION will be on Sunday, November 27, from 5-7pm at All Faiths Funeral Home. A CELEBRATION of LIFE SERVICE will take place on Monday, November 28, at 10am at Trinity United Methodist Church. Reverend Kelly Karges and Reverend Anny Kapundu will officiate. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, at 11am at the cemetery in Blair NE. The family suggests memorials to the Parkinson's Foundation or National Alliance on Mental Illness (honoring his grandson, Will). Parkinson's Foundation Link: https://www.parkinson.org NAMI Minnesota Link: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/namiminnesota

You may leave online condolences at www.giallfaiths.com.

ALL FAITHS FUNERAL HOME

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Nov. 25, 2022.

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Marc S

November 25, 2022

Thank you for your military service

Donald Smith

November 23, 2022

Dale was my supervisor at a job early in my career. My first week on the job I literally blew up a computer monitor that I was working on and was sure I would be fired. Dale poked his head out of the office at the noise and asked if I was OK. He calmly told me to order a new unit and get back to work. He did give me the nickname "Sparky" but never mentioned the incident again. Dale was very knowledgeable about his job but had a wonderful balance of kindness and firmness that made you want to be a better employee and person. He was the best example of a boss I have ever had the privilege of working for. Years after I worked with him, he and Gay continued to be involved in our lives as friends. You will be missed! God bless your family as you deal with his loss.

Rebecca Crandell

November 23, 2022

Uncle Richard, I am so, so, eased with these last several years where I actually had the opportunity to really spend time and get to know qhat a wonderful, kind, and gentle, loving man you are. I have such appreciated the genealogy you did and shared with me. Knowledge is great. Thank you for making g me a part of your life. Dad will also miss you but is happy you are with God. You are out of pain and we can celebrate the life you had. God bless you and prayers be with you. Rebecca Crandell niece
Robert Crandell brother

Barb Withers

November 23, 2022

Gay, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Husband, Dale. Sympathy, Prayers & Love to you & all your Family during this difficult time my friend. Barb Withers

Linda Willman

November 21, 2022

Sending hugs and prayers.
Linda Willman

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