Dale L Young, 93 of Lincoln passed away March 1, 2022. He was born in Palmyra, Nebraska to Michael and Grace (Clutter) Young on March 13, 2028.
Dale grew up in Palmyra and graduated from Palmyra High School. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Dale was a Veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was a life-long banker starting his career at the First National Bank and Trust of Lincoln working his way up from teller until he retired as Senior Executive Vice President and Cashier from FirsTier Bank in 1991. He served on the Lincoln City Council from 1991 – 1998, and then as Mayor of Lincoln from December of 1998 – May of 1999.
Dale was involved in several Lincoln and state-wide organizations including: Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (President); Country Club of Lincoln (President); Nebraska Bankers Association (Executive Committee); Woodmen Accident & Life Company (Board Member); Lincoln Federal (Board Member); Bryan Memorial Hospital Board; Theta Xi Fraternity (Alpha Epsilon Chapter at UNL, Alumni Advisor and Treasurer); Lincoln Duplicate Bridge Club; Nebraska Republican Party, Treasurer; ISCO (Board Secretary); The Nebraska Club (President); LIBA (Member); Lincoln Library Board of Trustees (Member); Lincoln Library Board Foundation (Member); United Way (President); Lincoln Symphony (President); Lincoln Children’s Zoo Foundation (Founder and Treasurer); Leadership Lincoln (Director); Nebraska Humanities Foundation (Trustee); Nebraska Historical Society (Trustee); Lincoln Public School Foundation (Trustee); Downtown Business Area Improvement Board (Chairman); UN-L College of Business Alumni Association (President); Arbitrator for The New York Stock Exchange; Youth baseball coach; Investment Club; a wonderful neighborhood walking group; Westminster Presbyterian Church (Member); a Dinner Club lasting six decades.
Dale loved his cabin on the Platte River near Ashland and the family spent many wonderful weekends there all year long for more than seven decades. Dale had a great sense of humor he shared with many friends and everyone he met. Dale was a loving father, grandfather and husband who will be dearly missed.
He is survived by sister Coleen (Young) Mills, of San Jose, CA; brother-in-law Lloyd Shalla of Omaha, daughter Shalla Ann Young of Lincoln, son Philip Mike Young (Amy) of Omaha, granddaughters Allison Young, Elizabeth Young, Lauren Young; nieces and nephews; very special friend Midge Irvin of Lincoln. Preceded in death by father Michael (Mike) Phillip Young, mother Grace (Clutter) Young, wife Norma Marie (Shalla) Young, and wife Mary (Nordstrom) Young.
Thank you to the staff members at Gateway Vista who cared for Dale. Thank you to HoriSun Hospice staff for their special assistance to Dale.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 11:00am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502. Livestream at westminsterlincoln.org.
Join friends and family for a reception following the service at the Country Club of Lincoln, 3200 S. 24th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Memorials to: People’s City Mission (www.pcm.org), and Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org).
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11:00 am CST
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2110 Sheridan Blvd.
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Dale Young was a class act. I first met Dale when he was the treasurer for the state GOIP in the early 1970s. Both of his children, Phil and Shalla, followed him into politics where both have been real profesionals in the field.
– David L. Boomer
I so enjoyed working with your dad when he was on the council and as mayor. He was fair, had integrity and worked to find solutions that would be good for Lincoln. He was one of the good guys who made Lincoln a great place to live. My condolences.
– Nancy Hicks Rose
Shalla, Doug and I send our deepest condolences. At this sad time, may beautiful memories and the love of friends and family sustain you. May his memory forever be a blessing to you and your family. Sending big hugs!
– Doug and Pam Ganz
Shall, I remember fondly calling on your dad. He was a humble man….when we visited , nothing was said about his career. He was more likely to talk of family. May God keep you and your brother and sustain you as you remember your beloved father.
– Ellen Davis
Shalla and Phil my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have the nicest memories of your Dad. He was so fun-loving, and personable. And such an important person in my Dad’s life.
– Ann Raglin Meints
SHALLA AND PHIL MY NAME IS KRISTI SMITH I’M BILL AND LINDA SMITH’S DAUGHTER. MY DAD AND YOUR DAD WORKED TOGETHER AT FIRST NATIONAL BANK. JUST KNOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.
– KRISTI SMITH
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