Dale L. Mesecher, 85, of Burlington, died 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home.
Born on October 8, 1932 in Media, Illinois, he was the son of Arthur and Garnet (Clark) Mesecher. He married Shirley A. Holdren Forquer on November 21, 1973 in Baring, MO.
Dale worked for the US Borax and Dial Corporation for 23 years, retiring in 1994.
He was an Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict.
He attended Sunnyside Baptist Church and was a member of VFW Posts #9162 and #10102. He enjoyed life.
Survivors include his children; Jill Ann Atkins of Jackson, MO, Danny Mesecher of IN,
Larry (Sue) Forquer of Bismark, AR, Debra Kay Prensoil of Ravena, OH, Terry Forquer and Linda Tampio both of Burlington; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Stanley Forquer and three brothers, Harry, Dean and Gail.
The funeral service for Mr. Mesecher will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 17th at Lunning Chapel. Pastor Larry Dodds will officiate. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Interment will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 18th at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Greensberg, MO. The family will receive...[more]