Dale Ivan Anderson was born Feb. 17, 1934, to Duane and Ruth (Heyen) Anderson in Milford.
He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1951. On July 19, 1952, Dale was united in marriage to Rita Coffey in Seward. Dale enlisted in the Navy Reserves. He was employed as a service technician for Minnegasco (now Black Hills Energy) for 45 years. Dale lived in Milford and Seward throughout his life. He was always an active member of the community as a semi-pro baseball player, baseball coach, Boy Scout leader, volunteer on the Rescue Squad and Chief of the Milford Fire Department.
In his free time, Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Dale passed away Jan. 1, 2026, in Lincoln, at the age of 91.
He is survived by his children, Marty (Cindy) Anderson of Lincoln, Corey (April) Anderson of Lincoln and Eric (Kelly) Anderson of Ceresco; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Kemper of Crete; companion, Joyce Forst of Milford; grandchildren, Stephanie Anderson Lavin, Becky Warburton, Katie (Matt) Joens, Jennifer (Garrett) Anderson, Kristin (Scott) Anderson Haecker and Ally Anderson; great-grandchildren, Jake Lavin, R.J. Lavin, Jovie Lavin, Royce Warburton, Evy Warburton, Skylar Joens, Nolan Joens, Skylar Roehrs, Emma Roehrs, Jacob Anderson, Kaylee Anderson and Brooklynn Haecker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Ruth Anderson; wife, Rita Anderson; son, Steve Anderson; and siblings, Don (Virginia) Anderson, Kenneth (Linda) Anderson and Sharon Neihardt.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, Jan. 5, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m. at the Seward United Methodist Church with committal at the West Blue Church Cemetery at Milford.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
