Dale E. Space, 97, of Minden, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Bethany Home in Minden. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Minden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peter Choi officiating. Private family inurnment will be held prior to services at the Minden Cemetery. Memorials in Dale's honor are kindly suggested to the Minden Senior Center, or to Bethany Home in Minden and would be appreciated. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Dale E. Space was born on February 6, 1926 and was the only child born to Alma (Larsen) Space and Lester B. Space. He was born in Minden and grew up and attended country schools near Campbell, Upland and Minden. He then attended and graduated from Minden High School with the class of 1943.

In 1948, he was united in marriage to Vivian Rundquist and they had two daughters, Beverly and Rosalie. Dale and Vivian farmed near Minden until retirement in 1994.

Dale was a member of the Minden United Methodist Church and the Minden Gun Club. An avid hunter and trap shooter, he also enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool at the senior center. He collected and restored Allis-Chalmers tractors and was known for his woodworking talents.

Survivors include his daughter, Beverly Logan and her husband Mitchell of Gadsden, AL; son-in-law, Rob Bell of Hillsboro, OR; grandson, Steve Carter and his wife Tracy and their two sons of Brentwood, TN; granddaughter, Kris Veary and her two sons of Hillsboro, OR; step-granddaughter, Amanda Wells of Lawton, OK and her four sons; as well as a host of extended relatives and close friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife Vivian, daughter Rosalie and his parents.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Julie Terrel and the kind and caring staff of Bethany Home, as well as Dr. Andy Craig and the staff of Kearney County Health Services for their exceptional care. Special thanks also to Amy and Griff Latter, George Latter, Jan Carter, and Lenny Ginder.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com .