Dale Wilkinson Sr.
January 4, 1933 ~ April 17, 2015
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Dale Wilkinson Sr., 82, of Faulkton and formerly of Miranda, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman officiating. Burial followed in the Miranda Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton with visitation one hour prior.
Dale was born January 4, 1933 to Ward and Verna (Ham) Wilkinson. He attended grade school in Rockham and Miranda. He spent most of his career at the Miranda Farmer’s Elevator where he was known for driving the gas truck and working in the grain elevator.
On June 27, 1954 Dale was united in marriage to Beverly Wiley at Plymouth Congregational Church in Clark. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family.
Dale was an active member of the Miranda and Faulkton United Methodist Church and Odd Fellows. He served on the Miranda Cemetery, Miranda Church, and Arcade Township boards.
In 1960, Dale and Bev purchased and operated Dale’s Market until 1984. Dale continued to work at the Miranda Farmer’s Elevator until his retirement in 1996.
Dale spent his time mowing hay land and road ditches. He enjoyed keeping the town of Miranda and the Miranda Cemetery looking nice. His hobbies included playing cards with family and friends, dancing and listening to music, and coffee time at the Miranda Elevator. He loved being a Grandpa and spending time with his grandchildren. Dale was always willing to help anyone in need no matter how small or great the task.
Grateful for having shared his life is his wife, Beverly of Faulkton; and his five children, Dale (Diane) Wilkinson of Copperas Cove, TX, Pam (Marv) Hutchinson of Faulkton, Jay (Crystal) Wilkinson of Salem, Deann (Brian) Bauer of Mellette, Keith (Stacie) Wilkinson of Aberdeen; 15 grandchildren – Shane (Susan), Tracy (Dusty), Crystal, Tabby, Kelli (Jerry), Jarrod (Alicia), Nick (Corrie), Miranda, Trevor, Brittany, Alex, Ethan, Isaac, Lauren, Lincoln; and 19 great-grandchildren and one brother in law: Carl Hagenlock of Onaka.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Norma Belau and Jeane Hagenlock; brother, Bud Wilkinson and two infant sisters, Darlene and Donna.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Dale’s arrangements.
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to all of the Wilkinson family. May our thoughts and prayers bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. In deepest Sympathy,
Dale has gone where there’s no more pain or suffering. He will be missed by all of his friends, family and fellow Miranda residents! I remember making many purchases of penny candy at the Miranda Store back in the day. Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire Wilkinson family at this difficult time.
Dale was the only father-in-law I have had. He was like a dad to me and my girls. My heart goes out to my mother-in-law Beverly Wilkinson as well as the kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dale you will be dearly missed and R.I.P. until we all meet again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I love u to the moon and back grandpa. You will be missed dearly. Love u
Dale was admired by many but probably none more so than my kids. They all have stories about Dale and the Miranda Elevator. He was greatly admired by all of them! By far their favorite story is when we had all the kids tearing the tin roof off of an old building in Miranda. About 1/2 way through the job Dale came….clibmed up a tree (never spilling his drink!)…and sat on the roof swinging his feet and chatting away the day with them. They were all impressed! He really had a huge heart….and a smile for everyone!
Praying for friends and family to comfort you,
faith to uphold you,
and loving & happy memories to help you smile again.
So many, many memories of Dale. The elevator, the store, church, the softball field, mowing ditches; the list goes on & on. Dale was a stronghold of Miranda and a loyal friend to our family.
You all are in my thoughts.
Prayers to you, Lori
I love u to the moon and back grandpa. You will be missed dearly. Love u
I love u to the moon and back grandpa. You will be missed dearly. Love u
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dale. We have so many good memories of our good visits when we were bothin the grocery business. God grant you comfort & strength. God Bless you and your family.