Dale Alan Zweber, 74 of Custer, SD, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home in Custer.

Dale was born November 29, 1951, in Hoven, SD, to Ray and Doris (Beringer) Zweber.

Dale attended grade school and high school in Hoven while being raised on the family farm. He graduated with the Hoven class of 1970.

He attended Minot State College for Business and played football, baseball and took track. Dale ventured out after college graduation and some of the cities he lived and worked in included Albuquerque , NM , Denver, CO area and Yakima, WA, where he built a new home and started his own business called Tractor Works which involved all aspects of landscaping. Dale moved to Lead, SD, continuing with his landscaping business.

Dale retired in Custer, SD, where he loved the area, people and activities that kept his days full such as golfing, playing pool and cards. He also loved exploring the area on his ATV and enjoying the sights.

Dale is survived by brothers: Bill (Donna) of Hoven, Richard of Maricopa, AZ. Nephews: Jesse (Denise) of Hoven, Jeff (Brittany) of Brookings; Niece Josie (Tom) of Hoven. Great nieces: Bailey (Gregg) of Hoven, Zoey of Hoven. Great nephews: Jonney of Hoven, Cade, Blaine and Nash of Brookings.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Doris.

Dale was a people person who loved good friends and got along with everybody and would lend a helping hand at any time to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A celebration of Dale’s life will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Custer Senior Center in Custer, SD.

Committal service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Hoven, SD. In case of inclement weather the service will be held in the St. Anthony’s Church.

Memorials may be given to the Custer Senior Center; Custer Alanon Society; Hoven Senior Center or the Hoven American Legion. 

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