1919
Dale
2012
Dale E. Schieber
February 12, 1919 — February 11, 2012
SCHIEBER, Dale E.
Of Galesburg Dale passed away early Saturday morning, February 11, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born to Charles and Madge Wells Schieber on February 12, 1919, in Charleston Twp. Dale was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II from 1942-1946 earning the rank of Captain. On October 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Ardith Jones. In 1961, Dale started the Schieber Insurance Co. in Galesburg, which he owned and operated until his retirement. After his retirement, Dale built and flew Ultralight airplanes for over a decade. He was a member of Galesburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Ardith Schieber; their three children, Cynthia William Terry of Kalamazoo, Suzanne William Gates of Galesburg and Bradford Robyn Schieber of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were 2 brothers and 1 sister. A memorial service for Dale will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Galesburg First United Methodist Church, 111 W. Battle Creek Street, with Rev. Sally Harrington officiating, where friends may visit with the family from 10am until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Galesburg United Methodist Church.
Of Galesburg Dale passed away early Saturday morning, February 11, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born to Charles and Madge Wells Schieber on February 12, 1919, in Charleston Twp. Dale was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II from 1942-1946 earning the rank of Captain. On October 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Ardith Jones. In 1961, Dale started the Schieber Insurance Co. in Galesburg, which he owned and operated until his retirement. After his retirement, Dale built and flew Ultralight airplanes for over a decade. He was a member of Galesburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Ardith Schieber; their three children, Cynthia William Terry of Kalamazoo, Suzanne William Gates of Galesburg and Bradford Robyn Schieber of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were 2 brothers and 1 sister. A memorial service for Dale will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Galesburg First United Methodist Church, 111 W. Battle Creek Street, with Rev. Sally Harrington officiating, where friends may visit with the family from 10am until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Galesburg United Methodist Church.
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