Service Information
Dale L. Douglas, age 75, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Kimball, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials preferred to St. Anastasia Catholic Church and St. Anastasia Catholic School.
Obituary
Dale Lamar Douglas was born on July 12, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio. He was the son of Walter and Mary (Andrews) Douglas. Dale was baptized and later confirmed in his faith in 1985 at Christ Our Life Catholic Church in Zimmerman, Minnesota.
On July 11, 1983, Dale was united in marriage to Monica Messer (Schwab) at the Stearns County Courthouse. This marriage was blessed and united, each bringing children of their own, totaling twelve to their union. Dale and Monica resided in Kimball, Minnesota for 35 years, and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota in 2018. They shared 38 years of marriage.
Dale was last employed with Nahan Printing in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Dale enjoyed playing with his dog “Peanut”, watching the Minnesota Twins, and making his famous vegetable beef soup. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Dale passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 75.
Blessed be his memory.
Dale is survived by his:
Wife, Monica Douglas of Hutchinson, MN;
Children and their Spouses: Dale Douglas Jr. (Beth Lacata), Sandusky, OH,
Linda (Messer) & Kevin Hall, Albany, MN,
Carol (Messer) & Rick Willey, Hutchinson, MN,
Joseph & Sandy (Reinert) Messer, Braham, MN,
Marv Messer, Togo, MN,
Jesse Messer, Oak Park, MN,
Pat & Bev (Reinert) Messer, Milaca, MN,
Al & Sarah (Christians) Messer, Crystal, MN,
Eva (Messer) & Jamie Powell, South Haven, MN,
Rick & Connie (Thelen) Messer, New London, MN,
Lucy (Messer) & Mark Thelen, St. Martin, MN;
37 Grandchildren;
60 Great-grandchildren;
Sister, Melody & Don Peterson, Warren, MI;
Many other relatives and friends.
Dale is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Mary Douglas; Daughter, Mary Beth Gbeve; Grandson, Clifford Powell; Great-grandson, Cole Messer; Brother, William Douglas; Sisters, Jenny Graham, Mary Beth Douglas.
Edith (Voorhees) Hall says
My condolences to the family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
John Erickson says
Thanks to all the family for staying connected and supplying emotional support for these many years, especially during these past few years.
Monica was so supportive of Dale in these later years as Dale’s health declined. Finally, God said that it was time and took him HOME. This leaves us with a sense of joy, even in this sad time. We will miss Dale.