Originally chartered in 1952 as Dale Products Credit Union, the field of membership was open to employees of Dale Products, their immediate families, and employees of the credit union. The name of the credit union was changed to Dale Employees Credit Union in January, 1961. ​On October 18, 2016, the credit union converted from state charter to a federal charter and became Dale Employees Federal Credit Union. The credit union main office is located in Columbus, Nebraska, with a branch office in Norfolk, Nebraska.