David Dale Smith

Jun 29, 1954 — Oct 25, 2026

Goodland, KS

David Dale Smith. Photo courtesy of Bateman Funeral Home

David Dale Smith, known to many as Dale, age 72, passed away at his home in Goodland, Kansas, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1954, in Benkleman, Nebraska.

Dale graduated from McDonald High School in McDonald, Kansas, in 1972. He then attended the Northwest Kansas Technical College Carpentry Program, preparing for the work that would become an important part of his life. He spent more than 30 years as a truck driver and mechanic, work that reflected his skill, dedication, and strong work ethic.

Outside of work, Dale enjoyed racing cars, eating ice cream and sweets, watching and helping his son Tyrel with his race car. These simple pleasures brought him happiness and will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him.

Dale is survived by his wife, Brenda. He also leaves his daughter, Amy Langford, and son-in-law, Shelby Langford, of Fort Morgan, Colorado; his son, Brian Aumiller, and daughter-in-law, Marissa Aumiller, of Wendell, North Carolina; his son, Tyrel Smith, and daughter-in-law, Jackie Smith, of Goodland, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Cael Langford, Kealy Langford,Henry Langford, Isaiah Shinette, Noah Shinette, Maleah Shinette, Mylah Smith, Keenan Aumiller, Miles Aumiller, Grant Aumiller; and his sisters, Linda Smith and Debbie Sue Crocker. He will be remembered with love by his family and by all who shared in his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Royce Smith; his mother, Etta Smith; his sister, Joyce Meyer; and his brother, Rex Smith.

Dale’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home. Memorials may be designated to Dale Smith Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, PO Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and condolences www.batemanfuneral.com