Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Philip and Frances Vinkemulder, he was the youngest of eight children.
The family moved to Broward County in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964, he was stationed in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Dale is survived by his wife, Elaine Vinkemulder; daughter, Deanna Overholser; grand-daughter, Nikki Saddler; sister in law, Lynn (Joe) Gaddy; brother in law, Ken Van Tuinen; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Philip and Frances Vinkemulder, his siblings Philip (Phyllis), Paul (Arly), Leona (Jack) Robinson, Robert (Curly), Dorie Van Tuinen, Neal (Joyce) Dwight Vinkemulder, Jack Vinkemulder, Gordon Vinkemulder, and Debbie Cooper.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019 6:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
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