Dale Ethridge, 76, of Lincoln, NE passed away October 10, 2026. He was born November 21, 1949 in Lincoln, NE to Arthur George and Helen Elizabeth (Smith) Ethridge.
Dale was a proud United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam War in Operation Looking Glass while stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. Following his military service, Dale dedicated many hard-working years to the BNSF Railroad until his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, playing pool, working on vehicles, and lending a helping hand whenever he could. Above all, he loved his family. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Alanna; children: Joe (Gina) Ethridge, Chadran (Jeff) Jackson, Tanya (Mike) Gott, and Penny Ethridge; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, two siblings and one grandson.
- Internment Service: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Omaha National Cemetery, located at 14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE.
- Memorial Contributions: In honor of Dale’s military legacy, the family requests that memorials be directed to support local service members through the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs.