Dale R. Eddy, 95, of Grand Island, went to be with his lord after a brief illness on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kelly Karges officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island. Military honors will be rendered by the United Veteran Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honor Team.
Visitation hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Apfel Funeral Home.

Dale Roy Eddy was born a twin, Nov. 13, 1922, in Grand Island, the son of Perry H. and O'Delia (Brown) Eddy. He lived in Texas until the age of 10, moving to Gibbon, later to north of Shelton where he graduated from Shelton High School with the class of 1942.
He entered the United States Army Sept. 18, 1945, serving in the Philippines and South Korea with the 6th Division 20th Infantry. He was honorably discharged Sept. 14, 1946.
He was united in marriage to Gloria Fuller, Feb. 1, 1945. in St. Paul. The couple made their home in Grand Island where Dale was employed at the city power plant. Gloria preceded him in death, April 15, 1982. He later married Charlotte Dubbs, Oct. 17, 1982, in Grand Island.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he has been a 50-year member, Oddfellow's Club, Eagles Club, American Legion, National Rifle Association and United Commercial Traveler's Club.
His hobbies included aviation, restoring antique automobiles and always helping neighbors with auto mechanics. He absolutely loved his animals.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Jim Parker of Central City, Susan and Baird Sautter of Palmer; son, Stephen Eddy of Grand Island; 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Gloria Eddy and Charlotte Eddy; son, Dale E. Eddy; daughter-in-law, Carla Eddy; grandson, Kasey Eddy; three sisters, Ella Mae Stone, Clara Belle Smith and Darlene Bowman; and a brother, Frank H. Eddy.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.apfelfuneralhome.com.