Dale L. Latta

Dale L. Latta, 80, of Marysville, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 6, at the First Christian Church in Marysville. The Rev. Jerry Zanker officiated. Evelyn Falen played the organ while Wayne Kruse sang “On Eagles Wings”, “How Great Thou Art" and “Amazing Grace”. The pallbearers were Seth Buxton, Matthew Odom, Jeff Keating, Andy Rombeck, Alex Rombeck, Austin Rombeck and Shannon Obley. The honorary pallbearers were Roy Fakler, Doug Totten, Galen Latta, Jim Buxton, Donald Odom, Steve Rombeck and Norman “Bud” Severns. Burial was in the Marysville City Cemetery. Dale was born on October 10, 1930 at Marysville, the son of Vance and Beryl (Severns) Latta. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1948 and excelled in track and field, where he held several MHS records. On October 8, 1950 he married Betty J. Fletcher at Marysville. Dale was a farmer and cattleman in Marshall County for many years and he received a soil conservation award. He also was a master welder at Dempsters in Beatrice, Neb., during the winter months for ten years. He was on the Marysville Township Board and Production Credit Association Board of Directors. He was a member of the First Christian Church where he served as a Deacon. Dale and Betty wintered in Arizona where he enjoyed hiking desert trails and fishing. One of his favorite activities was telling stories and passing on family lore to his kids and grandkids. His parents; and brother, Ed Latta, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Betty Latta, Marysville; three daughters, Deborah (Jim Jr.) Buxton, Phoenix, Ariz., Lori (Donald) Odom, Marysville, and Becky (Steve) Rombeck, Beattie; one sister, Carol Johnson, Albuquerque, New Mexico; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or First Christian Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dale L. Latta, please visit our flower store.