Service Information
Dale R. Yukel, age 73, husband of Roberta, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the church.
Obituary
Dale Roy Yukel was born on July 12, 1949, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Elvin and Gladys (Ondrachek) Yukel. Dale was baptized as an infant on November 23, 1949, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on June 10, 1962, at Czech Brethren Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. He received his education in country school and Silver Lake Public School, and was a graduate of the Silver Lake High School Class of 1967. Dale furthered his education at Hutchinson Vocational School in Hutchinson.
On April 19, 1969, Dale was united in marriage to Roberta Ruschmeyer at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Scott and Chad. Dale and Roberta resided in Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of marriage.
Dale was employed as a coater operator for 3M. He retired in 2007. Dale also worked part-time for Cenex in Hutchinson. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Dale was also a member of Anytime Fitness in Hutchinson.
Dale enjoyed mowing lawns, doing yard work, and just being outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Dale passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home, at the age of 73 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Dale is survived by his:
Wife, Roberta Yukel of Hutchinson, MN;
Sons, Scott Yukel and his wife, Sherri of Menomonie, WI,
Chad Yukel of Lakeville, MN;
Grandchildren, Syranda, SaLeya, Sedric, Sherese, and Keyanna Yukel;
Sister, Patricia Horstmann and her husband, Stanley of Silver Lake, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Dale is preceded in death by his Parents, Elvin and Gladys Yukel.
The family of Dale Yukel would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and kindness in this time of sorrow. Our wish is that you take the love, joy and happiness you received from Dale and spread it to those who touch your life. God bless. No individual acknowledgements will be sent.
Bob and Sue Shimanski says
Roberta, we are so saddened to hear about Dale. He was a great classmate and friend! We loved talking to him when we were on our walk’s. I(Bob) learned so much from him about lawn care. He will be missed. Bless you and the rest of your family.
Angie Zumach says
Roberta and family
Please know during this difficult time my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale was truly an incredible person and his loss will be felt deeply by many..
Stephanie Nelson says
Roberta,
I am so sorry to hear about Dale. You have my condolences and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Nelson
Dave Lange says
Roberta, I am very saddened about your loss. I definitely can understand your grief, because I lost my first wife after 30 years of marriage. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Rich and Karen Jannusch says
Roberta…so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Sending hugs your way.
Linda & Gregg Sainsbury says
Yukel family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in Dale’s death. We only knew Dale for a few years through meeting at Anytime Fitness, but he is pretty unforgettable! He always spoke of his family and it was clear how much he loved you all. May he rest in peace.
Jill Borg says
Robert and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss! Sending you hugs and my deepest condolences.
Cheryl Buboltz says
Bobbie,
You have my deepest sympathy at your loss of Dale. Dale and I worked together when he was an operator on 16J extruder at 3M and I was writing the documentation. We were also on the Discipleship Team at church together. I remember Dale helping with the yard work at church also. He will be sadly missed.
Big Dot Family says
Yukel Family,
Sending thoughts and prayers for your loss. Scott and Sherri set the best example of “family first” as that is what matters most in life. As part of our extended Big Dot Family, we wish you peace during this difficult time.
Hugs, Big Dot
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies to all of you.
Shirley Wicklund says
Family of Dale:
So sorry to hear of Duke’s (Dale) passing. I worked with him in various jobs at 3M until Duke retired. He was a great friend and coworker. I will surely miss him. When meeting him on the street or just about anywhere, he always had a heartwarming smile and wonderful things to say. Peace be with you and family. Prayers of comfort to all of you.
Harvey and Alice Kemper says
Roberta, Scott and Chad, our sincere sympathy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dennis and Barb Burkstrand says
Dear Roberta and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you Roberta and all of Dale’s family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Norem says
Roberta, & Family , Iam so sorry to hear you lost your partner Dale of 53 years . That’s a lot of years of wonderful memories ! I wish you the very best , my thoughts & prayers are with you . Maureen Norem
NJ Malenke says
Roberta and family, I heard of Dale’s passing through our friend Gene Ebnet. My heart goes out to you, dear Roberta. Dale was a great man and friend. I was so blessed to have reunited with him in his last years of life. We shared the gifts of same age, love of singing and especially love for the Lord Jesus Christ. It saddens me greatly to see him leave this life for heaven, but Dale is in a MUCH better place now, away from the suffering and pain he experienced while battling this cancer. I will miss him greatly, but I hope to still maintain contact with you, Roberta. Your friend always, NJ Malenke (Cypress, TX)
Char Leone says
So sorry to learn of this Roberta. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Cheryl Froemming-Reece says
My deepest sympathies Roberta. You and your family will be in my thoughts and my prayers. I always enjoyed Dale’s smile and the chats we had at the office. He will definitely be missed. May God comfort you all with His never-ending love and peace.