A Memorial Mass for Dale Mudloff, age 73, of O'Neill, NE will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. Inurnment will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 - 7 PM at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a Parish Rosary at 7 PM. Dale passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill. Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Dale Anthony Mudloff was born in O'Neill to Gene and Dorotha (Stewart) Mudloff on February 26, during the famous blizzard of 1949. Dale was the youngest of three brothers. He attended elementary school in Page and then attended St. Mary's High School where he graduated in 1967. Dale had a bit of a rebellious side and he may have occasionally left high school to go to the local pool hall.

Dale joined his brother, Norm, in Cody, Wyoming after high school, where his dare-devil nature came to life riding broncs and bulls for an adrenaline rush. After tempting fate, he returned to Holt County where he met Glenda Rickard in the Seger's parking lot. They were soon married on February 15, 1969. To this union three children were born: Regina Rae, Jeffery Dale, and Dustin Jay.

Dale farmed with his dad, Gene, and older brother, Larry, near Page. Dale added truck driving to his career in the mid-80s. For fun, Dale and Norm enjoyed team roping most every weekend, with his family in tow. Dale loved working cattle, spending time on the farm, and being outdoors. Farming and ranching were a very important part of his life and he was proud to be a second generation farmer/rancher.

Recently, Dale's favorite pastime was attending every activity possible of his nine grandkids. He and Glenda were faithful spectators at every game, graduation, or activity. The grandkids knew they could count on Grandpa to support them and congratulate them every time.

Dale was a tough son-of-a-gun who overcame many illnesses throughout his life, including non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, a stem cell transplant, and more recently a major stroke in March 2021. God knew he underwent enough pain and grief and let him pass to the next world peacefully and quickly. His family will miss his quick wit, gentle words of wisdom, and loving support.

Dale is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenda (Rickard) Mudloff of O'Neill; children and spouses, Regina (Roger) Wiese of O'Neill, Jeff (Kay) Mudloff of Page, NE and Dustin Mudloff of O'Neill; 9 grandchildren, Makayla, Alyssa, Zachary, Jacob, Isaiah, Joseph, Sarah and Leah Wiese and Makenna Mudloff; brothers in law, Verlin (Pat) Rickard, Gary Rickard, Edwin Fleek and Warren (Peggy) Rickard; sisters in law, Vicki (Bill) Tomjack, Shelley Rickard and Darla (Rick) Cox; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: parents, Gene and Dorotha (Stewart) Mudloff; brothers, Larry (Kay) Mudloff and Norman Mudloff; sister in law, Janet Fleek; brothers in law, Martin Rickard and Marvin Rickard.