Passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at age 59, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dear husband of Connie (nee Rieckmann). Proud dad of Jessica and Michael (Alyssa). Loving grandpa of Ian and Forrest. Also survived by his brother Ron (Lori), Aunt Shirley (the late Leo) Cloninger. Son-in-law of Willard and Natalie Rieckmann, brother-in-law of Ronald (Marla) and Roger (Lisa) Rieckmann. Also loved by nieces, nephews, cousins, ex-wife Amy, and many special friends made over a lifetime. Preceded in death by his parents Harold “Gene” and Margaret (nee Daub), and aunts and uncles. Dale graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1975. He was employed at Omega Tool for 24 years. He enjoyed many great times fishing various lakes and rivers of Wisconsin, especially the Wolf River and Lake Poygan.
Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Memorial Service at 7:00 PM.
Memorials appreciated to the family for future donation to several of Dale’s favorite charities.