ith his brother Bill, owned and operated Stiff's Body Shop then later with his son, Doug until Dale retired. Dale and Emogene enjoyed dancing, fishing, camping, and spending winters in Texas. Dale was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Tipton where he served on several boards. He was a life member of the Tipton Moose Lodge where he served as Secretary. He was also a member of the American Legion. Dale is survived by his wife, Emogene of Tipton, Iowa, sons, Doug (Kim) Stiff of Tipton, Iowa, Kim (Karen) Stiff of Tipton, Iowa, Scott (Lori) Stiff of Wellsville, Kansas; daughter, LuAnn (Doug) Davis of Tipton, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joyce McLearn of Montrose, Iowa, Jeneane Stiff of Tipton, Iowa, and Sharon Stiff of Rochester, Iowa. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bill, Donald, and Joe Stiff; and sister Lela "Toots" Slach. The family would like to express their appreciation to the caring staff at Wilton Retirement Community and Iowa City Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilton Retirement Community or Iowa City Hospice.