DeWayne Hollibaugh

1928 - 2024

DeWayne Hollibaugh

October 5, 1928 - November 6, 2024

DeWayne Hollibaugh passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Crawford, Neb.

DeWayne was born October 5, 1928, to Dawes and Vera (Dunlap) Hollibaugh, on the family ranch in Dawes County, near Marsland, Neb. He grew up on the ranch with his mother and younger brother Kenny in a log cabin. DeWayne's father passed away in a tragic plane crash when he was three years of age, and his grandfather, CG Hollibaugh, played a large and pivotal role in his childhood. Growing up in the middle of the Great Depression without a father shaped DeWayne's formative years and resulted in a lifetime of frugality and hard work. These early experiences would fuel his success and drive throughout his life.

DeWayne attended Marsland High School and was proud of the fact he graduated as the Salutatorian in 1946. DeWayne joined the United States Airforce in 1952. He trained in Texas in hydraulic system repair on airplanes. He was stationed at Ellsworth AFB. Here he would meet the love of his life, Mary Ann Tyrrell, and they were married June 13, 1954.

After his time in the Air Force, DeWayne and Mary Ann moved back to the ranch. When his grandfather died in 1955, DeWayne and his brother took over the family ranch. In 1961 he bought out his brother's half of the ranch. DeWayne would spend the next 50 years running Hollibaugh Ranch. Agriculture was advancing at a rapid pace during the 1960's, and DeWayne took advantage of opportunities to learn modern ranch management and was often an early adopter of new management strategies. DeWayne was also involved with many organizations in the community. He served on the Dawes County Fair Board, Farmers Coop Board, School Board and Nebraska Cattleman's Board-Area President.

Mary Ann, who was beloved by all, would pass away of cancer in the spring of 2000. DeWayne married Joan Warner November 2001.

DeWayne was preceded in death by his grandparents; and parents; wives, Mary Ann and Joan; as well a granddaughter; and great-grandson.

He is survived by his children, Gregory (Becky), of Rapid City, S.D., Connie (Mark) Kolling, of Chadron, Neb., Patti, of Crawford, Neb., Mike (Tammy), of Chadron, and Lori (Keith) Oetken, of Crawford. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services are planned for November 15, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church in Chadron, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. The family invites you to share memories and a luncheon at Country Kitchen after the services.

The Family has established a memorial in DeWayne's memory for the Ponderosa Villa Auxiliary. Checks can be made to the Ponderosa Villa Auxiliary and sent directly to: Ponderosa Villa Auxiliary c/o Verona Douthit, 107 Paddock Street, Crawford, Neb. 69339.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home of Alliance, NE in charge of arrangements.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home

P.O. Box 574, Alliance, NE 69301

38-762-1755