"Jerry, Kathy and families, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts an prayers, find comfort in knowing that now he can truly always be with you!"
In loving memory of
Dale Allen Dague
September 10, 1943 - June 24, 2012
Dale Allen Dague, 68, of Baldwin, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at his home in rural Baldwin, Iowa.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, June 28, 2012, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Dale Allen Dague was born on September 10, 1943 to Gerald Dale and Hilda Marie (Tracy) Dague. He went to the Baldwin Schools through the 8th grade and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1962. He married Shirley Arensdorf.
Dale had worked first at Clinton Engines and then for Tracy Logging. He was a member of the Iron
Workers Union Local #89 and worked construction and built bridges. He later worked for Bullock's Trucking, Sommerville Trucking and Tabor Farms. He retired from Hummers Trucking in 2010.
In addition to the Iron Workers Union Local #89, he had also been a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club and the Baldwin Saddle Club.
Dale enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, trail riding and going to all kinds of sales and auctions. He also raised paint horses and currently owned 21 horses. He recently purchased a motorcycle and was looking forward to riding it.
Dale is survived by his children, Kathy (John) Yarolem of Monmouth, IA, and Jerry (Tamera) Dague of Sevierville, TN; 5 grandchildren, Kyle, Justin, Elizabeth, Will and Cheyenne; 1 great-grandchild, Colton; a step-brother, Greg (Lisa) Jepsen of Blanchardville, WI; and step-sisters, Deborah (Ron) Melohn of Reinbeck, IA and Michelle (John) Rodriguez of Austin, TX; a brother-in-law, Kermit Bodenhofer of Baldwin, IA; a sister-in-law, Judy Dague of Monmouth, IA; and his special dog, "Mike". He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald, mother, Hilda, step-father, Glen Jepsen, a brother, Tommy, a sister, Geraldine Bodenhofer, and a grandson, Jake.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Dale Allen Dague memorial fund.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
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"Jerry, Kathy, & families,so sorry for the loss of your Dad, may he rest in peace, with a lot of his buddies, that are in heaven waiting for him. Sending prayers your way."
"I am so sorry to hear about Dale, I've known him since we were kids. He was a good guy and will be missed by all who knew him. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time."
"Kathy and Jerry, So sorry to hear about your dad. We all go back a long way. My dad (Carl Pence) worked for your Grandpa Dague and Geraldine was my best friend. Wayne and I have spent a lot of time at their house. We miss them all. RIP Dale "
"Jerry and Kathy, I've know your Dad for a long time and always enjoyed visiting with him. We had alot of good times together. I was glad he was our bestman at Tom and my wedding. Had alot of laughs together. Dale will be missed alot. Love you man."
"Kathy and Jerry, please accept our condolences. You are in our prayers. "
"Jerry & Family...so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I'm sure you have many happy memories to get you thru this rough time."
"Sorry for your loss.I have known Dale for many years.He was a person that had many stories & could always put a smile on your face.He was kind, friendly and had a voices and laugh that you will ever forget. He will be missed by many.! God Bless & RIP"
"So sorry to hear of dale's passing. I always liked to spend time talking to him about just anything..He has a lot of stories to tell, and will probably still be telling them where he is now. Rest in peace Dale, and I firmly believe that we all will meet again sometime..."
"I was so sad to hear of Dale's passing. He and I had many good times together when we were teens.. "
"Jerry & Kathy and families, -- I'm sorry for your dad, (grandpa's) sudden passing and the sadness you all must be feeling right now. I just ran into Dale about three weeks ago after several years of not seeing him. We had a nice chat -- wish it would have been longer, now. He was a good ol' boy and will never be forgotten. I will keep you in my prayers and pray that God will give you strength for the days ahead. God bless. "
"I sure will miss hearing Dale tell stories at my Dad's house,,,he was a great man and will be missed"
"Kathy & Jerry -- I was so sorry to hear about Dale. We were neighbors for many years, and classmates in school. Know we are thinking of you, and you are in our prayers."
"KATHY AND JERRY..........LOTS AND LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES WITH YOUR DAD.........EVERY SINCE YOU GUYS WERE SMALL.........WE HAVE BEEN A PART OF EACH OTHERS LIVES........FROM TRAILRIDES......I WORKED AND RODE WITH YOUR DAD AT CLINTON ENGINES...........WORKING WITH HIM IN MN. LOGGING.......TAKING TRIPS ....CELEBRATING OUR BIRTHDAYS TOGETHER........THE LIST AND MEMORIES GO ON AND ON.......HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED...... RIP DALE.........."
"Dale will be missed. He outbid me on a gun at a sale one day. We had a good laugh about it. "
"Jerry, my sympathy for the loss of your Dad. May he live on in your memory. Take Care."
"People like Dale are hard to come by these days, he was truly one in a million! What a great guy! "
"Kathy and Jerry so sorry that you lost such a wonderful man that you loved to call Dad... he will be missed for all of his stories and loved by many... RIP Dale and happy trails in heaven.. thinking of all the family"
"Jerry and Kathy so sorry for your loss. I always looked up to your father. As a child my brother and I would sit and listen to our fathers talking and try to sound like them. As I become an adult I loved visiting with my uncle. He always made me laugh and put a smile on my face.I was looking forward to riding my motorcycle with him. When I come back to visit it just won't be the same without my uncle."
"Jerry & Kathy; we are sorry to hear about your dad. Carol J Hodgden & Sons Hodgden Logging Menagha Mn"
"Kathy & Jerry~ sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers are with you. Karenlynn Hodgden Hurt"
"Kathy and Family You are in my thoughts and Prayers at this time of sorrow.. So sorry to hear about you Dad. "
"Rest in peace my friend, We have memories."
"kathy and lucky and family
i will pray for you alll
your dad was a good man
we like to ride a alot
Dan"
"Kathy, Jerry and families, Bob and I are saddened at the loss of your dad and grandpa. He was truly a wonderful man who always wore a smile. We both have so many great memories of him from when we were kids clear up to now. Let your memories sustain you during this time of sorrow. If you need anything at all just give us a holler. Love you guys. Bob and Juliee and family"
"So sorry for your loss. We rode with Dale a few times and I just loved visiting with him."
"kathy and lucky sorry about your dad hewas a horse rider on trail rides Dan"
"Many teenage memories of Dale and Tommy. Hard to believe they are both gone."
"sorry to hear about dale. what a special person he was. you are all in my prayers."
"Kathy An Jerry an family Ima so sorry to hear of your loss u are in my thougths na prayers if i can help Kathy give me a call !
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