Dale G.F. Lemm

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Dale G.F. Lemm, 83, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Rev. Mike Moreno will be officiating the service. Interment will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Military rites will be by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. 1644, and the United States Marines Corps Honor Guard. Dale passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Stanton Health Center in Stanton, Nebraska. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Dale was born on November 30, 1941 in Pilger, Nebraska to Dennis Frank Edward Lemm and Florence Gesine (Buhrman). He was baptized on December 28, 1941 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pilger. Dale attended 1st and 2nd grade at Beemer Public Schools then 3rd-7th grade at Immanuel Lutheran School in Beemer. He was confirmed in 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Beemer. Dale attended 8th grade at Warnerville (District 25, Madison County) and the Norfolk Senior High graduating in 1959. Dale enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in Aug., 1963. He was stationed in California, Japan, Okinawa, Philippines and was a gunner in 81 mm, mortars for 3 years, and military policeman for 1 year. Dale earned the good conduct medal and was honorably discharged. He married Catherine Filas on February 22, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada and to this union they had four sons; Darold, Anthony, Brian, and Christopher. After the service, Dale worked at Wells Dental Lab in Norfolk from 1963-1966, the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier in Norfolk from 1966-1997, and Faith Regional Health Services as a van driver and mail clerk from 1998-2012. He enjoyed coin collecting and working on his lawn. Dale was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Survivors include his sons two sons, Darold Lemm of Norfolk, Brian Lemm of Omaha, granddaughter Joselyn (Nick) Giaffoglione of Omaha and their sons Brooks and Beckham Giaffoglione. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Lemm on May 4, 2013, and sons Christopher and Tony. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Dale G.F. Lemm

November 30, 1941 - October 16, 2025