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In Memory Of

Wayne L. Dale, age 85, of Glasgow, Montana

November 4, 1936 – November 21, 2021

Wayne Lewis Dale was born November 4, 1936 in Glasgow, Montana, to Byron Dale & Hazel (Doke) Dale.

Wayne lived in the Glasgow and Fort Peck area all of his life. Wayne went to Kindergarten and 1st Grade in Glasgow, then while living with his grandparents Clifford and Lucile Doke at Fort Peck he attended 2nd through 8th grade. He played basketball in Fort Peck among other activities. Wayne then attended Glasgow high school, graduating in 1955. At 17 he joined the National Guard and remained active with them for nine years. In high school he was also active in FFA and raising his own livestock. He spent summers staying and working with his uncle Floyd Doke and family and his Uncle Brown Doke working cattle north of Jordan. He then started with construction work for Ross Contracting, Vertz Brothers Plumbing, Elmer Johnson Plumbing & Heating and a short time in Havre working in the plumbing field. Then in 1970 he and Mary Ann started their own plumbing and heating shop (Dale Plumbing & Heating) selling in 1999 to his sons Stephen and Mike Dale.

Wayne married Mary Ann Stahl in 1955 and to this union there were four sons born over the years. Wayne and Mary Ann kept busy following the sports activities that their sons and grandchildren were involved in over the years. Wayne was very supportive to the community in which he grew up and lived in. He served as President of the Montana Association of Plumbing Contractors, President of the Valley County Ridge Runners Saddle Club, President of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Member of the City Recreation Board and member of the Masonic organizations. Wayne was a Licensed Master Plumber with the State of Montana for 51 years.

Wayne is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his four sons: Stephen (Wanda), Tom (Sheryl), Mike (Nancy), and Mark. Grandchildren, Stephanie, Brady (Jennifer), Nikki (Pete), Janna (Adam), Melissa, and Nathan (Brandi).  Great-grandchildren, Kennedy (Phillip), Kenny, Chevy, Sandee, Jaron, Bryson, Lennox and bonus grands, Lane, Cordelia, and Jace. Great-great-grandchild, Keaton, Aaliyah and Landyn. Sisters, Carol Cook, Myrt Bamford and Rhea Nelson, brother John Burner, numerous nieces and nephews.

Wayne is proceeded in death by his grandparents who raised him, parents, great-grandson Lane, and great-great-grandson, Kobe.

Orville, Wayne can come out and play now.

Wayne’s family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Bell Mortuary. Funeral services will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Glasgow Evangelical Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family at the Cottonwood Inn following the burial for a luncheon and time of sharing.

 

Service Schedule

Family Receiving Friends

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 26, 2021

Bell Mortuary

701 2nd Ave. So.

Glasgow, MT 59230

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Glasgow Evangelical Church

152 Aberdeen St.

Glasgow, Montana 59230

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Burial

12:15 p.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Highland Cemetery

Glasgow, MT 59230

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Luncheon

12:30 p.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Cottonwood Inn

54250 US HWY 2

Glasgow, MT 59230

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Service Schedule

Family Receiving Friends

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 26, 2021

Bell Mortuary

701 2nd Ave. So.

Glasgow, MT 59230

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Glasgow Evangelical Church

152 Aberdeen St.

Glasgow, Montana 59230

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Burial

12:15 p.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Highland Cemetery

Glasgow, MT 59230

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Luncheon

12:30 p.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Cottonwood Inn

54250 US HWY 2

Glasgow, MT 59230

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  1. Nancy Lierow says

    November 23, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    Dear Mary Ann and family,
    I am so sorry to read about Wayne’s passing. He was always so friendly and he carried that big smile whenever and wherever I saw him. May he Rest In Peace.
    With prayers and sympathy,
    Nancy Lierow

  2. Dawn Marie Kraft says

    November 23, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    Great-Aunt Mary Ann and family,
    I’m so sorry to hear about Great-Uncle Wayne’s passing. I still remember very well our last visit at your house, several years ago. Enjoyed his laughter and smiles. He was one of the good ones! Sending love, hugs, and prayers to all of you.
    Love, Dawn Marie (Johnson) Kraft

  3. Bud Reichenbach says

    November 24, 2021 at 5:43 am

    Marianne and family so sorry to hear about Wayne I remember you guy from back in the plumbing days
    When you started your business
    Bud and Jeanette Reichenbach

  4. Mike & Candy Mitchell says

    November 24, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Mary Ann and family. So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Always enjoyed both of you as friends and as customers of mine. May he rest in peace.

  5. Rick and Bea Stellflug says

    November 25, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    Mary Ann and family,
    Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all in this difficult time. May God grant you his peace! Rest in Paradise, Wayne!

  6. Beverly and Larry Tade says

    November 27, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs. Rip Wayne.

  7. Kevin Buckles says

    November 30, 2021 at 7:50 am

    my sincere condolences to the family. i always enjoyed my visits with Wayne….he will be missed that’s for sure

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Service Schedule

Family Receiving Friends

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 26, 2021

Bell Mortuary

701 2nd Ave. So.

Glasgow, MT 59230

View map

Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Glasgow Evangelical Church

152 Aberdeen St.

Glasgow, Montana 59230

View map

Burial

12:15 p.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Highland Cemetery

Glasgow, MT 59230

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Luncheon

12:30 p.m.

Saturday November 27, 2021

Cottonwood Inn

54250 US HWY 2

Glasgow, MT 59230

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