Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, friend, and community member. Services Tuesday July 14, 2026: Visitation 10am-12pm and Service 12-12:30pm at Southminster Presbyterian in Crestwood, MO 63126. Military Honors and interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:30pm.
Dale was a man of love and faith. He was the most loving and committed husband the world has ever known and was a wonderful and nurturing dad. He is survived by Carol, his precious wife for 48 years, his sons Craig and Bob, their spouses Julie and Jessica, 4 grandkids 1 great-grandkid, his sister Janet, in-laws Janice and Ron, and a whole bunch of nieces and nephews. He was a follower of Jesus, and he lived his life that way. His church community was incredibly important to him. He was proud of his active-duty military service as a member of the U.S. Navy. He spent his civilian career working his way up the ranks at Laclede Gas from meter reader to System Controller. After retiring from Laclede, he got a bit restless and worked for about another 20 years at the St. Louis Zoo welcoming people and making good friends. He was active in the community and showed up for the people he cared about. He coached sports and led Scouts, partnered with his wife to run the Affton Floor Hockey League, and came to every event his kids ever participated in. He was in a pool league with family and friends, and they had many great adventures together. He loved fishing trips and the people who went with him. He did what was right and kind and thoughtful every day of his life. He made the world better and he will be missed.