Dale Alma Crites, 70, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away at his home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Dale was born May 23, 1949 to David and Flo (Lewis) Crites in Kansas City, MO. He grew up and lived his entire life in Sugar Creek, MO. Dale graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1968. Soon after he joined the Army and was sent to South Korea, where he served two years. After returning home, he married Denise and the couple had their son Dale. The couple eventually divorced. He remained a bachelor and loved the outdoors and spent a lot of his time outside just walking. He was also a gun enthusiast who made his own bullets. When he wasn’t outside he could be found watching old westerns or listening to Bad Company.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his son Dale. He is also survived by his brother Dennis (Barbara) Crites of Smithville, MO.
Private burial will be held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO with full military honors on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.