Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Dale E. DeZeller, 90, of St. Cloud will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Dale passed away peacefully, with family by his side July 10, 2024, at the St. Cloud VA. The Rev. J.C. Duncan will officiate. Entombment will be at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Dale was born Aug. 24, 1933, in St. Cloud to Herbert and Lena (Pettit) DeZeller. He graduated from Foley High School. Dale proudly served in U.S. Army 82nd Airborne. He married Connie Spiczka Sept. 12, 1957, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Dale was employed with Great Lakes Ore Boats, Franklin Manufacturing, with Burlington Northern for 31 years and lastly with Bauerly Brothers. He was a member of St. Augustine’s Parish and Men’s Group, the Foley Knights of Columbus Council 3603 and NARVE.
Dale enjoyed polka dancing, winemaking, woodworking, bowling, golfing, playing cards, hunting, fishing, trapping and casino trips. Above all, he treasured time with loved ones. Dale will be remembered as a man of many talents and a jack-of-all-trades.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Connie; children, Cathy (Don) Meyer, Dale Gene (Deb Jude), Ann Storkamp, Jim (Kathy) and Doug (Candi); 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ardelle Schreifels, Neil (Arlene) and Betty (Gene) Kirchner; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mary Wolak.
A heartfelt thank you to St. Cloud Hospital and the St. Cloud VA for their exceptional and compassionate care.
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