Dale Suter

Dale Frederick Suter, 83, of Oakley, died Monday, November 19, 2018, at his home. He was born April 15, 1935, in Gove County, KS, to Ray and Elizabeth (Frederick) Suter. On November 4, 1959, he married Marie Townsend. Dale was a lifetime farmer and machinist. In the early 70’s he worked as a machinist for Struckhoff and Son’s. In 1977 he started Dale’s Machinery and Repair, which he sold in 1982. In 1988 he moved his shop to the farm and continued working until 2016. Dale had served on the Grinnell School Board. In his spare time, he enjoyed building model airplanes, hunting, fishing, camping and hunting coyotes. Most of all he loved spending time with kids.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Evelyn (Ike) Eiserzimmer and Helen (Duard) Goble.

He is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; children, Ray Suter, Alan (Yolanda) Suter, Sharlene (Brian) Williams and Mark (Marisa) Suter; 10 grandchildren, Brett (Regina) Suter, Brook (Ethan) Plummer, Paige Suter, Abby Suter, Ranae (Jerome) Nelsen, Brian (Kristi) Suter, Levi (Becky) Jones, Jessica (Brandon) Ashford, Alek Suter and Audri Suter and 7 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen, the family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, November23, 2018, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Memorial Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, also at the Mortuary. Inurnment will take place in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Grinnell, KS. Memorials are suggested to the local Norman Yardley Cancer Fund, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com