In loving memory of

Dale George Poeppe
September 7, 1943 - August 9, 2012

Dale George Poeppe was born September 7, 1943 in Carroll County, Iowa the son of Albert John and Julia Florina (Nieland) Poeppe. He was a graduate of St. Ellen's Academy and Emmetsburg Catholic High School. Following his education, he worked for Hawkeye Fertilizer, and in 1965, Dale was drafted into the United States Army. He served in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1967. Dale again worked with Hawkeye Fertilizer, later Emmetsburg Grain Company, and shortly thereafter, he began farming. He raised grain and Duroc Hogs. Dale farmed with his brother Ken until 1986, and he helped neighborhood farmers until his retirement.

On July 19, 1975, Dale was united in marriage to Belle Marlene Bradley in St. Thomas Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg where they raised their four children.

Dale was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and all sports. He loved to spend time with his family, and he treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren.

On August 9, 2012, Dale passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Bea of Emmetsburg; two daughters: Bernadette Michelle Merrill (Gary) of Algona and Cynthia Marie Poeppe of Emmetsburg; two sons: Albert John "A.J." Poeppe (Nicole) and Charles Roger "Chuck" Poeppe all of Emmetsburg; 13 grandchildren; two brothers: Wayne Poeppe (Alvina) of Eagleville, MO and Kenneth Poeppe (Ruth) of Emmetsburg; five sisters: Dolora Brincks of Carroll, IA, Fern Dobbins (Ken) of Emmetsburg, Phyllis Lindsey of Laurens, IA, Pat Metzger (Howard) of Estherville, Zeline Gappa (Joe) of Emmetsburg.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Patrick Poeppe; and his sister, Sister Anita Poeppe, FSPA.

Memorials may be made to the Dale Peoppe Memorial Fund.

Tributes

Joyce and Craig Zimmerman wrote on Aug 16, 2012:

"Bea so sorry to hear about Dale passing away, You have our utmost sympathy, with thoughts and prayers to you and your family. The Zimmermans Windom mn"

tom jameson wrote on Aug 15, 2012:

"i am very sorry for you lost, i was a couple of grades behind Dale, who was always friendly to me, something i never forgot. thank you tom jameson"

Roger Pieratt wrote on Aug 15, 2012:

"To the Poeppe family, I am sorry for your loss."

Fran Simons wrote on Aug 14, 2012:

"I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."

Ellen Kunz Howe wrote on Aug 14, 2012:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. Dale and I went through grade school and high school together. Always enjoyed seeing him when I was back in E\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'burg. May he rest in peace and you are in my prayers. "

Marcia Sweeney Houston wrote on Aug 14, 2012:

"Sending warm thoughts and prayers to the Poeppe family. I hope you can surround yourselves with good friends and good memories in the days ahead. "

Kari Blake-Schany wrote on Aug 13, 2012:

"Poeppe Family: Please, know that you have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss and heartache. I am remembering you in my prayers. Kari"

Denis & Julia Stork wrote on Aug 12, 2012:

"Our deepest sympathy is extended to all the family members. I have many pleasant memories of Dale when we were youngsters. May his soul rest in peace. Your cousin, Denis Stork "

Diane & LaVern Stangl wrote on Aug 12, 2012:

"Bea & family: We send our sincere sympathy to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Fred and Margaret McKim wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bea, as you say your final goodbyes to a very good man. May faith, family and friends sustain you now and in the days to come."

Jim Gjerde wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"My deepest sympathy to you and your family and the Peoppe family. I have many great memories of time spent with Dale he will be missed."

Pat and Kathy Kliegl wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."

roise (guinn) carmichael wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"Bea sorry to hear about Dale you have my sympathy and god be with you and family"

Bill and Eliza Walker wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"Bea and family; Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Angela Goans-Taylor wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss."

the Sedlock family wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"Zeline and Peoppe Family Oh how you helped us with the loss of our husband and father. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May the Lord comfort you with the peace that we know that only He can bring. "

Janice Stacey wrote on Aug 11, 2012:

"Sorry to hear of Dale\'s passing. Carleen called to tell me.I know how difficult it is with losing my husband Jim suddenly in Dec.2010.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. "

Marsha Duhn wrote on Aug 10, 2012:

"Bea and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I got to know Dale thru Bea and the sports that Dennie and Chuck were in together. You are in my thoughts and prayers."

Terry Murphy wrote on Aug 10, 2012:

"Bea and family; Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Dale was an great man, and he will be missed. If there is anything at all that I can do to help, no matter what, please do not hesitate to call. May God be with you all at this difficult time. "

Dean & Carol Simonsen wrote on Aug 10, 2012:

"Bea and family, so sorry to hear of Dale\'s passing. We are not in town but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale always had a smile and greeting when we would meet him uptown. He will be missed by many. "