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Dale Bockmann Obituary
Dale L. Bockmann, 78
GRAND ISLAND - Dale L. Bockmann, 78 of Grand Island, died Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Celebration of Life Service will be 11 AM Thursday, July 13th at the Platt Duetsche Society. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home.
Dale was born on January 9, 1945 in Grand Island the son of Ted and Iola (Engel) Bockmann. He was raised on the family farm south of Grand Island. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High class of 1963. Dale served in the Nebraska Army National Guard from 1966-1967.
On June 26, 1966 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marilyn Hadenfeldt in Shelton. This union was blessed with children, Melinda, Brad and Steve. The couple made their home and raised their children south of Grand Island. For Dale, farming was his everything; his hobby, his profession and his passion. He took great pride in working side-by-side with his sons. Faith, family and farming was his legacy.
Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He loved helping others; family, friends, or complete strangers. Family and friends will remember his kindness, generosity, sense of humor, good natured orneriness and amazing hugs. Dale will be remembered for his deep affection for all of his grandchildren. The Sunday family dinner on the farm was a treasured tradition.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Melinda Allen (Deana Senn) of Austin, TX; Brad (Shanie) Bockmann and Steve (Jolene) Bockmann both of Grand Island; his beloved grandchildren: Reid (Katelyn) Allen, Ryan Allen, Emma Bockmann, Logan Bockmann, Hadley Bockmann and Easton Bockmann as well as his sister, LaDonna Halstead of Phillips; and son-in-law of 25 years, Jim Allen of Waukee, IA.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn who died January 28, 2006, his parents, brother, Darryl Bockmann, sister-in-law, Diane Bockmann and brother-in-law, Bob Halstead.
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John Emahizer
July 13, 2023
Dale was a sincere and good person to be around. I always enjoyed visiting with him. I will miss this for now. My sympathies go to his family. In times of loss of a loved one, there are often no right words to express this adequately.
John Emahizer
G.I. AKRS Equipment
Linda Tout Baran
July 11, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Always enjoyed running into Dale when I was home to visit
You will be missed. Linda Tout Baran, Class of "63"
Alice Brower
July 11, 2023
Dear Melinda and all the Bockmann family, We are so sorry to hear of your dear Dad's passing. He was one of our favorite people. I'll never forget eating the freshest corn ever from his garden. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Our best, Alice and Bob Brower
Kim Richardson
July 10, 2023
He was a regular customer and always would talk up a storm with me he sure will be missed he was the sweetest guy and I am sorry for your loss just heartbreaking Orscheln´s/Bomgaars will miss him
Sue Schutt
July 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. We had such fun with Dale and Marilyn when the boys were in FFA. Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Amber Boroff
July 9, 2023
Sending my deepest condolences to Dale's family, he was one of my favorite customers at orschelns, he was always the nicest person . He will definitely be missed.
Ken Obermiller
July 9, 2023
You couldn´t meet a nicer guy.
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