Dale W. Manary, aged 70, of Wallace, passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on July 8, 2024. Born to James and Pauline (Tucker) Manary in North Platte on February 15, 1954, he was one of four boys.
Dale’s life was spent in and around Midwest Nebraska, attending school and raising his family. He graduated from North Platte High School and immediately began working at Union Pacific Railroad the night of graduation. On August 31, 1979, Dale married Becky Kotschwar at the Methodist Church in Wellfleet, NE. The couple had four children: Ann, Amanda, Christopher, and Amy. Dale was initially hired on as a conductor for UPRR and eventually retired in 2015 as a foreman, a position he took in order to stay close to home for his kids and his grandkids.
Dale was a proud father and an even prouder grandfather. He was ornery, cantankerous and a friend to everyone, as well as a lover of Coca Cola. There was never a shopping trip to the grocery store without Dale stopping to talk to a handful of people along the way. He did things at his own pace, including the drive home; 35 mph was the maximum speed he drove on the back roads because he was a “master of gawking”, at all the beautiful scenery the Midwest has to offer.
Survivors of Dale include his wife of nearly 45 years, Becky of Wallace; four children, Ann (Joe) Aufdengarten of Wauneta, Amanda (Tim) Odell of North Platte, Chris (Randi) Manary of Wallace, Amy (Brett) Widger of Hayes Center; 10 grandchildren, Austin, Laila, Derik, Payge, Caleb, Isaiah, Tristan, Lydia, Emersyn, Payzlee; brother, Rich (Jan) Manary of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Nancy Ruppert of Culbertson and Joan Manary of North Platte; along with many nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bob Manary and James Manary; late wife of James, Diane Manary; and his two eldest nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to his passion for FFA at the Wallace FFA chapter.
Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. For those unable to attend the service you may view it on our website.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor John Stone officiating. A book signing will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.