Gale was active in the Clear Lake VFW and enjoyed the comradery and friendship of his fellow veterans. In retirement, Gale and Mary spent more than twenty winters in the Florida Keys and Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Gale appreciated all water sports and was an avid boater, scuba diver and fisherman.
Gale loved his life partner Mary and always wanted to be by her side. The two met at the Surf Ballroom in 1946 when Gale was serving in World War II. Throughout their lives, Gale and Mary spent many a night dancing to the tunes of the Big Bands at the Surf.
Gale dedicated his life to family and friends and will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. Gale and Mary celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with family on November 9th, 2011. Mary passed away on April 29, 2012. Gale's last days were spent resting quietly surrounded by family and friends.
Gale is survived by his brother Donald (Anne), Clear Lake; three sons: David (Judy), Lakewood, Colorado; Gale (Maureen), Fort Myers Beach, Florida; Mark (Eric), Houston, Texas; and two daughters: Kathryn (Gary) Kubik, Pottsboro, Texas; Patricia (Selden) Nelson, South Sioux City, Nebraska; eight grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
Gale's family wishes to thank his caregivers at Rehabilitation Center of Hampton and Kathy and Dick Allbee.
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