Dale was born in Oil Hill Kansas December 25, 1928 to Harvey and Nellie Kirk. He was the youngest of four boys. They moved to Belleville, Kansas in 1930 where he attended Republic county schools. Dale excelled in school sports lettering in track, basketball and football where he was the quarterback and captain of the basketball team.
Dale married Marilyn Walker on June 14, 1953. They had three children Curtis, Tom and Susan.
He joined the U.S. Army and was a member 6th Armored Division, stationed in Ft. Leonard Wood Mo.
In 1956 they moved to Denver where he worked at Lakeshore Grocery and in 1966 started with King Soopers where he retired in 1991. Dale and Marilyn were members of the Arvada United Methodist Church for over 50 years. During his years of retirement, he enjoyed his grandchildren, high school football, fishing and his dogs.
Dale is survived by his children, grandchildren and many other treasured family members and friends. He will be laid to rest with his wife at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery.
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