Dale Louis Duis

Dale Duis was born in Odell, Nebraska on March 29, 1943 to William and Louise (Maatsch) Duis.  Dale's mom passed away giving birth to him.  He was raised by his grandparents the Maatschs.  Dale weighed 3lbs 9 oz as his grandparents raised him on the oven door in a shoebox.  He attended Reynolds School and graduated in 1960.  He joined the Army in 1960 as a E 5 Sergeant.   He married Connie as they had 3 children Alan, Kevin and the late Marsha Duis.  He was very active with the Presbyterian Church.  Dale hauled cattle and drove a lot of semis in his lifetime and gave up his CDL when he was 80 years old.  He worked for Fairbury Foods, Roelfs Trucking, Z Four and Rhoodes Feed Lot and previous employers.  He loved to watch the RFD and Rodeo channel.  In 2010 he married Harlana "Harley" Zimmerman where they lived in Colorado for a short time and later resided in Fairbury for the remaining of his lifetime.  Dale was a very kind, loving man who loved his children and grandchildren.  He loved to tell his good ole day stories about trucking or farming to anyone who would talk to him.  He absolutely loved the country and enjoyed sitting outside enjoying the countryside.  You could always assure Dale had his cowboy hat on with a great big smile underneath it.  Dale owned several horses over the years especially his last horse Dodger.  Dale had a love for his dog BJ for the last 11 years and have been inseparable, wherever you see Dale, BJ was sure to be found.  Dale was a friend to anyone who came across him.  He was definitely a strong cowboy up until the end of life.  He went peacefully at home on December 28, 2024.

Dale is survived by his wife Harlana Duis, his two sons Alan and Wendy Duis, Kevin Duis both of Montrose Colorado.  Sisters Della Moger of Colorado, Donette Bertwell and Larry of Lincoln Nebraska.  Step-children Nichel and Tom of Fairbury Nebraska and Josh and Carrie of Murfessboro Tennessee.  Grandchildren Kaylin Duis, John and Eza; Saroya Zimmerman, Peyton and Ashley Grubbs.  Along with many nieces and nephews and cousins.  Preceding him in death were his mother Louise (Maatsch) Duis, father William and Step-mother Martha (Klocke) Duis, brothers Loren Duis and Everett Duis and daughter Marsha Duis Lease.

Services will be Saturday January 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Gerdes Meyer Funeral Home with officiating Lana Likens with lunch to follow.  Memorials will go to St. Jude.  Burial will be at a later date.  Gerdes Meyer is assisting with arrangements.