Dale E. Nunns

Dale Eldon Nunns was born to Francis Marion Nunns and Edna Ellen (Rand) Nunns on February 23, 1943, at Geneva, Nebraska. He passed away on August 26,2024 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 81 years 6 months, and 3 days. He was one of four children in the family; Carol, Fay, Dale, and Gary. Dale's early childhood started on the Crandall farm south of Geneva on Highway 81. He and the family moved three times until settling in 1944 at the farm 1 mile south and 3.5 miles east of Geneva. He attended county school district 45, Blain School, until 4th grade after which he entered Geneva Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1960. Shortly after graduation, Dale found himself working on the farm and beginning his love for trucking. Dale entered the service on December 8,1964 and was honorably discharged on September 8, 1966. He was stationed at Fort Lewis near Tacoma, Washington. Dale met Barb Graham at a Dance one December, and they were united in marriage on October 12, 1968 at the Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva. Three children were born to this union; Gary, Doug, and Nicole. They began their family in their home in the south part of Geneva, where Dale and Barb raised their family and remained until he went to the nursing home in 2023. Dale enjoyed his time out on the farm raising all sorts of animals. Early on he had pigs and cows. He continued to raise cows to butcher for his family, friends, and his secretary. Later on, Dale gained an interest in raising Labradors and later on Shiba Inus, which he did with his daughter Nicole. Since he was old enough to drive, you could find Dale in a semi. He spent many years, days and nights, on the road going to Montana, Wyoming, Omaha, and about anywhere you can think of hauling cows and hogs. In his free time, you could find him at the lake or tinkering with something on the farm. He went on many fishing trips to the lake with his best friends, grandkids, and kids. Even though Dale was unable to swim, you could find him putting around the lake on his fishing boat. Many great stories came from these trips to the lake. Not only was Dale surrounded by his family and grandkids, he was surrounded by many friends whom he loved. He never knew a stranger. His secretary, Sherry Bruns, also known as Sweetie, was a second daughter to him. Sherry worked for Dale for many years and was very loyal to him and his family. She took care of everything behind the scenes, and any questions were directed to her! Dale also had many trucking friends, co-workers, and other business people he had met along the way that meant a lot to him. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Edna Nunns; infant brother, Gary; wife, Barbara Nunns; infant son, Doug; sister, Carol Vejraska; and mother and father-in-law, Dale and Beulah “Billie” Otte; and brother-in-law, Chuck Graham. Dale is survived by his son, Gary (Brooke) Nunns; daughter, Nicole (Brian) Nedrow; grandchildren, Jesse, Ryan, Tren, Kali, and Cole; great grandchildren, Kaaya and Kiira; sister Fay (Will) George; brothers-in-law Ralph (June) Graham,Ron (Mitzi) Graham and Jim (Sherry) Graham; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Dale was held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Pastor Karissa Miller and Kim Dunker presided over the Memorial Service. The recorded selections “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” “Lead Me Home,” “If I Needed You,” “Wreckless Love,” and “Roll On” were played during the Memorial Service. Honorary Pallbearers included Kenny Krasser, Rex Mussman, Gary Saltzman, Dave Dittmer, Dick Koca, and Mike Bruns. A Graveside Committal of Ashes with Military Honors was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Military Honors were performed by the Geneva VFW Post 7102, Geneva Sons Of The American Legion, and the Nebraska Military Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Rescue Unit and the Geneva Veteran’s Memorial Park.

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Dale E. Nunns

February 23, 1943 - August 26, 2024