Dale Jacob Armbruster

Dale Jacob Armbruster, 70, passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS. He was born in Hays, Kansas, October 21, 1946, to the late Ernest and Nora Armbruster. Dale married Debra Ann Armbruster on February 7, 1976. There were 2 children blessed to this union, Jennifer JoAnn Armbruster and Tricia Dale (Armbruster) Flax. Dale graduated from Trego Community High School in 1964. Dale spent his life working as a farmer and stockman. He worked at the WaKeeney Livestock Salebarn starting when he was a sophomore in High School till poor health made him retire at 55 years old. Dale served his country in the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star for his service. Some of his favorite past times were baking pies, gardening, and he loved to always check cattle. Leave to mourn are his wife Debra, WaKeeney; two daughters: Jennifer JoAnn Armbruster, Hays; Tricia Dale and husband Gary Flax, Russell; grandchildren: Jacob Stoffel, Victoria, Jarod Lee Flax, Russell, Braden Dale Flax, Russell; brothers: James (Nancy) Armbruster, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Norbert Armbruster, Ogallah; sisters: Norrine Buchholz (Clete), Victoria, Beverly (Bob) Mong, Salina; brother and sister in law: Greg and Patricia Weeks, Thorton, Colorado; and father in law: Wayne Clark, Hill City. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Michael Armbruster; infant twin sibilings: Jacquelon and Jacob Armbruster; and mother in law: Betty Clark.