Dale F. Moul

Dale Franklin “Gunner” Moul, 93, of Grand Island, NE passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Tiffany Square.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with Brandon Bachle officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the start of the services. A private Burial of ashes will take place in the Fairmont Cemetery.

Dale was born on February 243, 1933 in Fairmont, NE to Lew B. and Ninette (McCashland) Moul. He grew up near in Fairmont and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1951. He joined the United States Navy in 1953 and served as a seaman until he was honorably discharged in 1957. He was very proud of his service and loved to tell stories about being a “Tin Can” sailor - having spent two years aboard the destroyer, USS Chandler.

He was united in marriage to Lenora Taylor on September 7, 1958 in Fairmont. The couple lived near Fairmont where he worked on the family farm. In 2003, the couple retired and moved to Wood River. After Nora’s passing in 2009, Dale moved to Grand Island..

DaleHe was a member of the VFW , and the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time being outside and spending time with his family. He had a lifetime passion for firearms of any type and was well known by local gun shops.

He is survived by his son Darcy (Darcy) Moul of Grand Island; daughters Michelle Bryson of Chariton, Iowa, Melanie (Randy) Ehmen of Bertrand, and Alison Bruha of Grand Island; grandchildren, Blake (Jami) Ehmen, Brianne (Ryan) Kelly, Trapper Bryson, Sawyer Bryson, Lauren Moul, Benson (Jaci) Moul, Sean Shaffer, Dean Shaffer and Ashley Shaffer; great-granddaughter, Daphne Bryson; sisters, Betty (Larry) Ackland of Oro Valley, Ariz., and Shirley Moul of Fairmont; and nieces and nephews. Dale is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Darcy & Darcy Moul, their children; Benson (Jacie) Moul and Lauren (Tyler) Valasek, great-grandchildren, Tyson, Kennedy, Quinn & Maysen. Daughter Michelle (Brian) Zimmerli, their children; Trapper Bryson and great-granddaughter Daphne, Sawyer Bryson and great-granddaughter Lenora; daughter Melanie (Randy) Ehmen, their children; Blake (Joelle) Ehmen and Brianne (Ryan) Kelly, great-grandchildren Ryder, Aleigha, and Masen, daughter Alison Bruha; her children; Sean Shaffer, Dean Shaffer, great-grandson Joey, Ashley (Andrew) Marquez, great-grandchildren Olivia and Julian; sister Betty (Larry) Ackland; and other extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lenora; brother, Don; son-in-law Kent Bruha,and grandson , Colt Bryson, and great-granddaughter .Emersyn Kelly.

Gunner’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Tiffany Square for their incredible kindness, patience, and compassion.