Arlin Dale Laughlin

Arlin Dale Laughlin was born on August 27, 1932, in Rockbridge, Ohio. He was welcomed into this world by his mother, Nona Bailey. He passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Cozad, Nebraska where he had lived the past few years to be near his daughter, Kristi. Arlin who went by the name "Dale" went to school and graduated from Rockbridge High School. He often shared fond memories of his time on his grandparent's farm in the Hocking Hills.

After graduation, Dale proudly served in the Army during the end of the Korean Conflict.

He married Mona Eickel of Corning, Ohio on November 17, 1957. The couple made their home in Lancaster. They had two children, Kristi and Mark. They were very active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lancaster where he served on various boards and committees.

Dale spent a large part of his life working as an electrical engineer at Diamond Power in Lancaster, Ohio.

In his free time, Dale developed a passion for bass fishing. His love of this sport led the couple to retire and spend several winters at Lake Rosalie in central Florida. In the summertime, they also spent time at their cabin at Midway Lake near Cozad. When he wasn't fishing, he was a great help on his son-in-law and daughter's farm. Wherever they traveled, Dale and his wife Mona made many friends and always remained active in the Lutheran Church.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Mona; mother, Nona Cooney and stepfather, John Cooney.

He will be remembered and missed by his children, Kristi (Mark) Albrecht and Mark Laughlin; grandchildren, Bethany Hyatt, Mathew (Liz) Albrecht; adopted grandchildren, Amber and Carlie. He had many great-grandchildren that he loved and enjoyed spending time with: Mason, Kaylee, Emma, Bailey, Hayden, Katelyn, Kaleb, Erin, Harper, Keegan, Zoey, and Michael.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, Nebraska with pastor Jeff Cottingham officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Ohio, or Trinity Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, Nebraska. 

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com