NEBRASKA CITY – Dale William Wurtele, age 84 of Nebraska City died November 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Dale was born September 22, 1937 in Nebraska City, the son of Alton William and Ruth Anna Emilie (Beccard) Wurtele. Dale graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1955. He married Bonnie Jones September 18, 1960 in Julian. Dale was a farmer and formerly served in the Nebraska National Guard. He had driven trucks for WH Manufacturing, Crownline Plastics, Falstaff, Budweiser, Farmer’s Coop and City Wholesale Meats. Dale moved to Nebraska City from the farm in 2004 and was a member of Bethel Church, Nebraska City Elks Lodge No. 1049 and was a 50+ member of Eagles Aerie No. 968.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; sons, Dale L. (Lynn) Wurtele and Louis A. (Gayle) Wurtele, all of Nebraska City; daughter, Kay L. (Stan) Pieper of Omaha; grandchildren, Molly (Tyson) Hermann, Shelby (Jordan) Bartels, Joshua Wurtele, John Wurtele, Shane Wurtele and Reis (Leah) Pieper; great grandchildren, Grayson and Sloane Hermann, Blakely and Graham Bartels; many other relatives and friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Bethel Church in Nebraska City. Graveside services will be 1:30 P.M. at Glenrock Cemetery near Brock.

Visitations will be 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, November 29, 2021 at Marshall Funeral Chapel in Nebraska City with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Memorials are suggested to Bethel Church or Glenrock Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. marshallfuneral.com.

Marshall Funeral Chapel of Nebraska City is in charge of arrangements.