Dale T. Krings

Dale Thomas Krings, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away September 6, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Dale was born April 1, 1958, in Lexington to Alfred and Reva Jean (Fitzsimmons) Krings. The fourth of seven children, Dale was raised in Lexington, attended St. Ann’s School and graduated with the Class of 1976. Lexington remained his home throughout his entire life. Dale was easy-going, almost always smiling, and truly never knew a stranger. He enjoyed driving around town, stopping at Mac’s Shortstop or Walmart, and visiting with the familiar faces he encountered along the way. Dale didn’t need to travel far to enjoy life. He was happiest in the community he knew, surrounded by familiar people and places. Throughout his working years, Dale held several jobs in the Lexington area, including at the Wax Shop, Platte Valley Auto Mart, Landmark Implement and Heartland Chevrolet. He had a special knack for detailing cars and tractors and took pride in making them shine. Dale was a devoted Husker sports fan, especially when it came to football, and spent many hours watching television at home. He appreciated life’s simple pleasures—a Diet Coke, a honey bun, a drive around town and a conversation with someone he knew. For 14 years, one of Dale’s most constant companions was his beloved dog, Daisy. She was rarely far from his heart and was an important part of his everyday life. Daisy passed away near the time of Dale’s death, bringing some comfort to his family in imagining the two companions together again. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Reva Jean Krings; his sister, Linda Albers; and his beloved Daisy. He is survived by his wife, Lana; his siblings, Glenn (Mary) Krings of Bellevue, Nebraska, Laurae (Frank) Magana of Lexington, Nebraska, Roy Krings and special friend Tami Johnson of Kearney, Nebraska, Jan Wiley of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Tony (Martha) Krings of Council Bluffs, Iowa; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. In accordance with Dale’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. His family is honoring those wishes and will gather privately at a later date to lay his ashes to rest in Elm Creek, Nebraska. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association in Dale’s memory. Dale lived a simple life, but one filled with familiar faces, favorite routines and a community he loved. Those who knew him will remember his easy-going nature, his smile and the friendly face they could count on seeing around Lexington.

Dale T. Krings

April 1, 1958 - September 6, 2026