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Gayle M. Daehling born 10/18/38 died 04/19/19. Survived by wife of 58 years, Ardith, sons & daughters-in-law, Michael & Cindy (Cheney), Brian & Shannon (Omaha), Kevin & Karla (Sterling). Grandchildren; Joshua, Zachary, Lucas, Nicholas (Hayley), Samantha (Eduardo) Serrano, Madeline, Andrew, & Kameron. Great Grandchildren; Ryan, Jayden, Rex & Remy. Brothers, Stuart & Pat, Terry & Sandy, Randall & Patti many nieces and nephews. Born in Seward County, NE. Died in Blair, NE. peacefully in his sleep. Family will be receiving visitors Wednesday 6-8pm at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th St. Blair, NE. Services will be 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 141 S. 20th St Blair, NE.

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Gayle M. Daehling was born October 18, 1938 on a farm near Staplehurst, Nebraska to Lester and Ella (Swanson) Daehling. He was raised on a farm with his three younger brothers. Gayle attended elementary school at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Staplehurst (Marysville) and graduated high school from Seward, Nebraska. Gayle was united in marriage to Ardith C. Wellman on July 2, 1960. To this union they were blessed with three sons, Michael, Brian, & Kevin. His career started with the L.J. Messer Company in Lincoln, NE as an Auto Parts Counterman (sales). His career then took his young family to Omaha, NE with Big A (American Auto Parts Company) as an Inventory Control Manager. Subsequently, he and his family moved to Minneapolis, MN and then settled in Tekamah, NE where he and Ardith opened their first store – Town & Country Auto Parts in 1973. In the 90’s, he expanded the business to Blair, NE with opening a second “Big A” Auto Parts Store. In 1997, Gayle and Ardith retired from their auto parts businesses, while maintaining so many meaningful friendships in the Tekamah and Blair communities. After a brief retirement, Gayle returned to work for the Cargill Company in Blair for several years. Gayle and Ardith enjoyed traveling, volunteering at the Blair Recycle Center and are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair. They also enjoyed the friendships they made while wintering in the Bullhead City, AZ. Dad loved fishing with family and friends and the challenge of catching the big one! He always loved interacting with people and attending activities that involved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gayle M. Daehling, age 80 of Blair, Nebraska, passed away April 19, 2019 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair.

Gayle was preceded in death by his parents Lester in 1962 and Ella in 2006.

Gayle is survived by his wife Ardith; sons Michael (Cindy), Brian (Shannon), Kevin (Karla), his eight grandchildren Joshua, Zachary, Lucas, Nicholas, Samantha, Madeline, Andrew, Kameron; and four great grandchildren Ryan, Jayden, Rex and Remy; brothers Stuart (Pat), Terry (Sandy) and Randall (Patti), brothers and sisters-in-law: MaryAnne (Wayne) Meyer, Betty (John) Treakle and Clark Wellman as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family will be receiving visitors Wednesday from 6-8pm at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, 444 S. 17th St. Blair, NE. Memorial Services will be held Thursday at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 141 S. 20th St Blair, NE.

In Loving Memory of Gayle M. Daehling

Born October 18, 1938 Staplehurst, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest April 19, 2019 Blair, Nebraska

Memorial Service 10:30 AM Thursday, April 25, 2019 Trinity Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Shawn Linnell; Organist: Clare Cowing. Musical Selections: "How Great Thou Art", "I Know My Redeemer Lives", "Gathering Song"

Honorary Pallbearers: Joshua Daehling, Zachary Daehling, Lucas Daehling, Nicholas Daehling, Samantha Serrano, Madeline Daehling, Andrew Daehling, Kameron Daehling

Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or the donor's choice.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.

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