Dale was born October 21, 1925 in Britt, Iowa. He was a farm boy but besides the relentless work still managed to sneak in some fishing and hunting.
He eventually left farm life for college and earned an MA from Northwestern and a BD from Garrett. He served churches in Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Rhode Island and California. He was most recently pastor of First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove before retiring.
In 2019, he lost his beloved wife, Jean, to whom he was married 72 years. They had started dating in high school after a play performance in which he played a butler, and she a maid. Together they had three sons. Douglas died in 2010.
He is survived by sons, David and Don; sister, Gaila; brother, Eldon; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be delayed until COVID restrictions allow for a proper remembrance.
