In loving memory of

Dale L. Koon
April 22, 1924 - July 9, 2010

Dale L. Koon, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Friday morning, July 9, 2010, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 13, 2010, from the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, July 12, 2010, from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Dale was born on a farm northwest of Delmar, IA to Florence (Mullett) Koon and Charles W. Koon on April 22, 1924. The family moved to the city of Delmar in 1929 and he graduated from Delmar School in 1941. In 1943 he married Elmeretta (Etta) Bowman.

Dale worked at Mutual Engineering Co. in Davenport, the Fishing Tackle Co. and Cornelius Farm Store. He then owned and operated a Standard Oil Service Station and later bought the Standard Oil Bulk Fuel Service where he was joined by Hugh Bowman in the operation of both the Service Station and Bulk Fuel delivery service and also a Robo Car Wash for 31 years. He retired in 1989.

Dale was a member of the United Church of Christ where he had served on several boards, as well as a member of the Lions, Rotary Club and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed dancing, camping and playing cards, especially euchre and hand and foot.

He is survived by his wife Elmeretta (Etta) of Maquoketa, IA; sons Michael D. Koon and his wife, Diana of Brooklyn, MI and David L. Koon and his wife, Judy of Maquoketa, IA; three grandsons, David Jr. of Des Moines, IA, Jeremy of Maquoketa and Jeffery and his wife, Annmarie and their two daughters, Julia and Marissa of Livonia, MI; and two step grandsons, Stephen Payment of Orlando, FL and Shawn Payment of Johns Island, SC. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Florence Koon.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Bob and ruth sheets wrote on Jul 14, 2010:

"Dale was a special man that came into our lives when we moved to Maquoketa in the 70s. His cheerful manner always made a bright spot in our day. We need so many more people like him. Our sympathy"

Vicki Hulke wrote on Jul 13, 2010:

"Etta and family, So sorry to hear of Dale\'s passing.I will miss my hugs from him at Pizza Hut. "

Burton and Marta Romer wrote on Jul 12, 2010:

"Dear Etta and Family, We always enjoyed after church fellowship times when Dale and Burton could usually agree on solutions to the current world problems. We will surely miss him. "

Connie Bonney wrote on Jul 12, 2010:

"To the Koon family, what a great man Dale was...i got to know him many years ago as a fuel oil man and then went on a bus with them, to fixing him meals at the hospital...he was a man that always wore a smile...and a lovely one at that...sure you got lot of memories...and now God has a good man up there... please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts in this hard time in you\'re lives."

Mark Maze wrote on Jul 12, 2010:

"I was so sorry to hear about Dale this morning. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. "

Dianne & Doodee Block wrote on Jul 12, 2010:

"Etta, Dave,Judy and Families. I have had the pleasure of knowing and visiting with each of you and always enjoy each of you. Dale was so very kind to our daughter Kelly and use to ask me how his girl was doing--\"Very Special to me later \" Peace be with each of you in the days ahead. Etta my heart goes out to you."

Ron & Shirley Miller in Mesa AZ wrote on Jul 11, 2010:

"Etta, we send our sincere sympathy. We always enjoyed visiting with Dale at the station or carwash. But we especially enjoyed watching you two dance. "

Dr. Paul and Valerie Horst wrote on Jul 11, 2010:

"Etta and Family, Valerie and I extend our most heartfelt sympathies to you during this time. During the course of a career, many patients come and go. Dale was one of the \"special\" ones in our office. Despite his pains, he was always pleasant and I could always manage to get a chuckle out of him, even on his worst days. That\'s a testament to the kind of person I knew him as. I was deeply saddened to hear of his latest trials and I only wish there was more I could have done for him these last years. I pray that in some way, we were able to make his life a better place. It was a great pleasure to have known you both and to have been of service to you. Our thoughts and prayers to you and yours in the days ahead."

John & judy Stein wrote on Jul 10, 2010:

"Please accept our sympathy in the loss of Dale. He will be remembered."

Marianne Fecker wrote on Jul 9, 2010:

"Dale will be missed by all of us at McDonalds ... He lighted are days many of times with his jokes and laughter ... God bless and keep you :o)"

Susie, (Paul) & Libby Robinson wrote on Jul 9, 2010:

"Aunt Etta, (Mike & Dave) I am so sorry to hear about all the events of the last month - I\'m so glad we were able to visit with you both when we stopped Memorial weekend. I will always remember Uncle Dale\'s warm smile and your open space at the table for a long visit. We always had the best conversations! He will be greatly missed - you are always in our prayers. We love you! "

Bob and Pat Hartley wrote on Jul 9, 2010:

"Etta: We are so sorry to hear of Dale\'s passing today...You have our Sincere Sympathy...In all the years we have known Dale and you, there was always a smile and cheerful greeting from you both...We will really miss running into him and having a little chat...Please give your family our Sympathy also and God Bless You All."

Tanya Roeder wrote on Jul 9, 2010:

"So sad to hear Dale\'s death. I truly enjoyed talking with him when he came into the bank over the past few years. He always had a smile and a hello for all of us! My sympathy to all of Dale\'s family."