Sitting in the truck with dale while 94.7 the wave played jazz music all the way to the fairgrounds is a memory I never thought I’d miss. 

He’d buy us lunch and get the fish sandwich from McDonald’s. He’d give me advice that, at that age, I thought was awful. But as time has gone by it’s become invaluable.

He was patient, generous, considerate, and put his family first, no matter what.  He loved his children so much. It always made me feel a bit jealous. I wanted that kind of relationship with my dad.  

He was a great example of what a father, husband, and what a man in general should be.

Very fond memories of our time together at the river , and at the fair.

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Dale Gene Smith

September 21, 1951 – September 28, 2026

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