Rodgers, Dale

Dale Rodgers passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Crestview Care Center. He was 87 years old. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the VFW in Tipton. Graveside services will follow immediately after at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery, with military rites provided by VFW Post 2537.

Dale, son of John and Ruby (Squires) Rodgers, was born June 13, 1926, in Arlington, Iowa. He attended country school in the Arlington area and served with the U.S. Army during World War II. On Aug. 29, 1950, he was united in marriage with Marilyn Bismark at the United Methodist Church in Fayette.

Before retiring Dale worked for Larew Plumbing and Heating in Iowa City. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the VFW Post 2537. In his free time he enjoyed his family, friends and gardening.

Dale is survived by his wife, Marilyn; six children, Sue (Dave) Lovell of Atalissa, Randy (Gloria) Rodgers and Michael (Jennifer) Rodgers, both of Cedar Valley, Karen (Leland) Gritton of Rochester, Iowa, Vicki (Randy) Wailand of Tipton and Kris (Chad) Wright of Nichols; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Peters of Waterloo; and one special brother-in-law, Harold Maser of Fayette.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles; four sisters, Doris, Neola, Fonda and Darlene (twin); two brothers, Robert “Bob” and George; two half brothers, Le Roy and Harold Ward; and one great-grandchild, Anna McAtee.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.iowacremation.com.

Published July 6, 2013 in The Gazette