Dale R. Leach, 66, of Arnold, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his home in Arnold, NE.
Dale was born in Arnold, NE on August 4, 1947 to Bob and Margaret Leach. He grew up on the family farm west of Arnold. On September 26, 1970 he married Carol Peterson and took over the farm where they lived until 2008. To this union four children were born: Carl, Kyle, Kayla and Cole Leach. Dale and Carol moved into Arnold in the fall of 2008.
Dale was an avid sports fan who loved Husker football and Royals baseball. He loved to go for drives in the country and was always checking on projects that Carl, Kyle, and Cole were busy working on.
Dale is survived by his sons, Carl (Monique) Leach of Dunning, Kyle Leach of Arnold, Cole (Jenny) Leach of Mason City, and his daughter Kayla Leach of Scottsbluff, NE. He has eight grandchildren, Brook, Emily, Colton, Audrey, Laura, Beau, Ruby, and Eli. He is also survived by his brothers David, Dennis, Don and one sister Deanna and many nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents Bob and Margaret and his brother Dean.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Funeral services for Dale will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 10:30 at The First Baptist Church in Arnold, NE. Burial services will be held after the service at the Arnold Cemetery. Carpenter Memorial in North Platte is in charge of the funeral arrangements.