Funeral service for Dale Coleman age 89 of Valentine will be held on Monday, November 12 ^th at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Valentine.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  Visitation will be on Sunday, Nov. 11 ^th at 1:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.  Mr. Coleman passed away on Nov. 7 ^th at Pine View in Valentine.

Dale George Coleman was born June 7 ^th , 1929 to Howard and Elsie (Greiser) Coleman in Valentine, NE. He grew up on the family ranch north of Kilgore, NE and graduated from the Kilgore High School in 1947. In October, 1951 he entered the U.S. Army and spent eleven months stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska. He was awarded the Maltese Cross for marksmanship and was selected to be the personal body guard and chauffer for Captain Adams. At that time the payroll was in cash; Dale drove the Captain to Anchorage monthly to pick up the payroll and never had a problem. He was honorably discharged in September, 1953.

On November 10, 1954 he married Viola Nollett. To this union two children, Jeanie and Gary were born.

Dale bought the home ranch and he and Viola worked together to increase the herd of Hereford cattle and add more acres to their ranch. Registered Herefords became part of the herd, selling a few registered bulls and heifers over the years. Purebred Herefords were a passion and Dale and Viola went on several Hereford Tours including the International Hereford Tour in 1996.

He was a member of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, Nebraska and American Hereford Association, American Quarterhorse Association, Sandhills Cattle Association, American Legion Post #90 and NRA.

He trained to become a Cherry County Reserve Deputy and served for 25 years. He was proud to be a part of the volunteers that assisted the Cherry County Sheriff.

Dale and Viola enjoyed several trips including Hawaii for their 25 year anniversary, an Alaskan tour for their 50 year anniversary, and a tour of the Grand Canyon.

Dale and Viola followed the sports and other school activities of their Grandchildren over the years, seldom ever missing an event. They were named Badger Booster Fans of the Year in 2012.

Family was important to Dale and he was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He passed away November 7, 2018 at Pine View Nursing Home after several months of declining health.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 64 years, Viola. Two children; Daughter, Jeanie (Joe) Miller of Scottsbluff , NE and Son, Gary (Debra) Coleman of Valentine, NE.   Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren: Kari (Tim) Gaswick, Kaylee, Aaron, Braxton and Seth of Chadron, NE. Chad (Danielle) Coleman, Charlotte, Cormac and Chloe of Valentine, NE. Katherine (Marc) Riegler, Cash and Jack of Rock Springs, WY. Gregory (Emily) Coleman, Leland of Omaha, NE. William Martindale and Daughter Karson of Torrington, WY. Mathew Coleman of North Platte, NE. Margaret (Rick) Comer of Gillette, WY. Sister, LaVelle Zufelt of Lake Havasu, AZ.   Several nephews and nieces and special niece, Karen O'Dell of Valentine, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Elsie, an infant brother, Ervin and Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Louise and Glen Downing, Berniece and George Bates.