Verlon Roscoe Dinnel

Verlon Roscoe Dinnel was born December 19, 1927, in Imperial, NE, to Earl and Lorena (Browning) Dinnel. As a young boy, Verlon attended Pioneer grade school near Enders, NE and later transitioned and graduated from Chase County High School, celebrating his 80th class reunion earlier this year. On November 13, 1946, Verlon married Lucille Ridlen at the Ridlen family home west of Wauneta and to this union four daughters were born: Colleen, Lanette, Ardith, and Brenda. Verlon and Lucille settled on a farm northeast of Enders, NE, where they raised their family and continued to reside until they retired in 2009 and moved to their present home in Imperial. Verlon loved the farm and he loved getting his hands dirty in the soil, the fresh smell of tilled soil was one of his favorites. Above all things, Verlon loved Jesus. He accepted the Lord at an early age and served him faithfully. He felt it was important to give back and spent many years serving on his church board of trustees, Enders grade school and Chase County High School Boards of education, as well as the Soil Conservation Board.

When Verlon was not working or donating his time, you could find him woodworking, traveling with Lucille or taking one of his children or grandchildren hunting. He enjoyed the tradition of hunting with his family and spending time outdoors.

Verlon passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, Imperial, NE. He was 97 years of age. Verlon was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucille Dinnel; parents, Earl and Lorena (Browning) Dinnel; daughter Lanette Smith; son-in-law Steve Broughton; his brother, Basil (Helen) Dinnel; sisters-in-law Lois (Kenneth) Dow, Marie (Russel) (George) Mader, Pauline (Quentin) Johnson; brothers-in-law; Lee (Leola) Ridlen, Paul (Delores) Ridlen, Carl (Virginia) Ridlen, Ray (Thelma) Ridlen, Roy Ridlen, Robert (Deanna) Ridlen; father and mother-in-law Pearl and Ethel (Roll) Ridlen.

Survivors include: Daughter: Colleen Mullanix and husband Dave of Lamar, NE. Daughter: Ardith Niemann and husband Russ of Ellington, CT. Daughter: Brenda Broughton of Beatrice, NE. Son-in-law: Clyde Smith of Billings, MT. 12 Grandchildren: Stephanie Stevens, Jackie Mullanix, Dorinda (Mike) Gunderson, Kevin Smith, Shane Smith, Denise Williams, Matt (Jeanette) Kadow, Janel (Sal) Laudano, Drew (Lyndsay) Kadow, Jeff (Danielle) Broughton, Justin (Lindsay) Broughton, Garrett (Laura) Broughton, Corissa (Rich) Dubord.

22 Great-grandchildren, Logan, Macey and Parker Stevens; Olivia and Grace Gunderson, Teague and Brock Smith, Megan and Allie Williams, Cannon and Crew Kadow, Hadley, Aubrey and Jacob Laudano, Zack Kadow, Jayce Broughton, Dylan and Ryker Broughton, Claire and Riley Broughton, Brielle and Deklan Dubord.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (MT), at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial, NE.

A Funeral Services for Verlon will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (MT), at the Imperial Berean Church, Imperial, NE, with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, NE.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gideons International P.O Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com LIEWER FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS