R. Dale Bellinger

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Memorial service for R. Dale Bellinger, 91, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, prior to the memorial service on Tuesday. Dale passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Star Living in Lawrence.

Dale was born March 30, 1927 in Aberdeen, S.D. the son of Earl Abyn and Mildred Clare (McMichael) Bellinger.

He graduated from Lawrence High School and then joined the Army in 1945 during WWII and serviced until 1946 and at that time was honorably discharged.

Dale loved his grandchildren and enjoyed traveling.

He worked for Morgan-Mack Ford Motor Company for 22 years and then Haddock Ford. He then opened Dale & Ron’s Auto Service with his partner, Ron Coffman and worked for 30 years there before retiring in 1996.

He married Thelma Kibbee May 5, 1950. They would have been married 68 years tomorrow, Saturday, May 5th. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; three children, Peggy Christian, Grand Island, NE, Debbie Bellinger, Topeka and Rick Bellinger and wife, Laura, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Eric Christian, Ricky Bellinger and fiancé, Maddie Brown, and Ryan Bellinger; and two great grandchildren, Austin and Natalee Christian. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Beryl; and brother, Jack.

The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, May 7th at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Visiting Nurses Hospice or First Presbyterian Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

12 Condolences

  1. Bob & Mary(Meier) LeGer on May 4, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    Debbie, Rick & family- so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers to your family during this tough time.



  2. Julie Rea on May 5, 2018 at 2:19 am

    I know he will be missed so much. Such a fine family. My sympathies to all of you.



  3. Lisa Strauss on May 5, 2018 at 10:18 am

    Mike and I are thinking of you. I didn’t know him but I know he was a good man because he raised a good man.



  4. Lori Kleibohmer on May 5, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    Tiny, Rick, Laura and family,

    So sorry to hear about Dale’s passing. He was an original! Thankful he was part of my extended family. I know he will be missed. Love to all of you.

    The Kleibohmers



  5. DAVE & JEAN AFFALTER on May 5, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    To RICK & THELMA & all the rest of the Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss… Our thoughts & Prayers are with you all…
    DAVE & JEAN ( Stevenson ) AFFALTER



  6. Darren Green family on May 6, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Prayers for your family



  7. Frank & Edna Day on May 6, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a hard worker.



  8. George and Cheryl Hunsinger on May 6, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Rick, was saddened this morning, when I seen the paper. Your dad was a jolly fellow to visit with, and talk cars. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.



  9. Patti Bowlin on May 6, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    I know he will be missed. So sorry for your loss Debbie and family.



  10. Bob & Betty Robbins on May 7, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    Thelma & Family:
    So sorry for your loss. The, people at Rehab know him as the candy man. Thelma and I have worked across the hall from each other for a very long time. I know he is going to be missed by all.



  11. Sheri J Flory on May 8, 2018 at 8:17 am

    Tiny & family-
    We were so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    Sheri Cox-Flory



  12. Loren and Bev Dolezal on May 9, 2018 at 8:48 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.



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