Dale T. Mayberry, 86, of Emerson, NE passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE; Pastor Gretchen Ritola is officiating. The visitation will be Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emerson, NE. The family will be present between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The burial will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pender, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE.

Dale was born June 26, 1927 to William and Alice (Hulsebusch) Mayberry in Pender, NE. He attended country school in Thurston, NE and attended Thurston High School until freshmen year when his parents moved to Pender, NE. He completed high school in Pender and graduated in 1945. After graduation, Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served in France, Germany, and Austria. After his discharge, he worked for Pender Automatic and officiated football and baseball games. On June 1, 1948, he married Ardyce Frese at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender. The couple began farming. In 1967 the family moved to Emerson where Dale farmed and worked for Emerson and Wakefield fertilizer plants.

Dale was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, served on numerous committees and was a member of the Pender VFW. He was an avid Cornhusker fan. Dale enjoyed golf, bowling, and playing cards. Dale is survived by his wife; Ardyce Mayberry of Emerson, NE, daughter; Deb Wriedt of Jefferson City, MO, six grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, brother; Warren (Mildred) Mayberry of Pender, NE, and many nieces and nephews.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, and son; Randy Mayberry.