Dale Emmerson Boettcher

Dale Boettcher, age 92, passed away surrounded by family, in Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 10, 2023. He was born October 4, 1930 to Arnold and Ruth (Hague) Boettcher in Hollenberg, KS.

He went to high school at Lincoln High School. Dale worked at Ideal Grocery and the Lincoln Railroad. He retired honorably from the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. Dale started his career as a firefighter with the Lincoln Fire Department, where he was a firefighter, then moved up to Fire Inspector, then to Chief Fire Inspector, finally becoming the Assistant Fire Chief of the Lincoln Fire Department. He was on the department for 37 years. Dale was on the board of Director's for the City County Credit Union in Lincoln, Nebraska. He also served for a time on the Bomb Squad.


In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Dale Boettcher; brother, Richard Boettcher; and sister Dorothy (Boettcher) Parker.

Dale is survived by his wife, Neilie Ann Boettcher; daughter JoAnn (Bruce) Jensen; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Boettcher; brother, William (Shirley Anne) Boettcher; sister-in-law Irene Boettcher; step-sons, Gary (Michelle) Swain, Greg (Cindy) Swain, and Glen Swain; grandchildren, Amanda (Jamie) Robidoux, Mindi (David) Porto, Joni (Marenzi) Boettcher, Kelli (Shane Seagren) Ruff, and Kristi Liang; many great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd Lincoln, NE 68520, on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Methodist Church on Friday, July 14, 2023. Burial to follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

The family requests memorials to the Lincoln Fire and Rescue, 1801 Q Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508.