Harold Allen Axline was born on November 11, 1944 in Dorchester, Nebraska to Art and Mary (Britton) Axline.  He passed away at home on February 6, 2024 at age 79.  He attended Kindergarten through the 12th grade at Dorchester and graduated with the class of 1963.  Harold married Sharon Nohavec on April 11, 1964 in Crete.  The couple had three children:  Todd, Tim and Julie.  Harold worked at the Dorchester Co-op beginning May 1, 1964 and was the feed mill manager until he retired on December 31, 2011.  He continued to work as a courier for Farmers Cooperative up through the present time.  He was on the Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department beginning October 2, 1966 until November 1991.  During this time he was the Fire Chief for 5 years. Harold was on the Town Board from 1987 to 2010.  He was a member of the Dorchester Jolly 30 Fisherman's Club, a lifetime member of the Nebraska One Box pheasant Hunt, and also a member of the Dorchester United Methodist Church.  He loved to spend time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  His hobbies included:  hunting, fishing, trapping and traveling.  Harold was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings:  Mary Ellen Klopp, Ardie Mortensen, Alta Weber and Harry Axline.  He is survived by his wife:  Sharon. Sons:  Todd and Colleen Axline, Tim Axline and Lori Medinger. Daughter:  Julie and Bob Behrens. Grandchildren and spouses:  Dylan and Lexi Axline, Dusty and Amber Axline, Derek Axline and fiancé Ashley Schwisow, Meredith and Wessley Kohout, Avery and Nate Beach, Baylor Behrens and Paxton Behrens.  Honorary grandson:  Ian Abbott.  Step grandchildren:  Brandon Schwisow, Justin Schwisow.  Great grandchildren:  Graham Kohout and Ottillee Beach.  A Celebration of Life & Open House will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1 – 4 PM at the Dorchester Legion.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are in care of the family for future designation.  Cards may be sent to Sharon Axline, 407 West 8th Street, Dorchester, NE  68343.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.