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Personal note from Family of Dale

Thank you so much for everyone's support during this difficult time. Losing Dale was very difficult, but he would have been happy to know his passing brought so many people together, and definitely would have enjoyed being the center of the party one more time.

His memorial video will be made public for everyone, once it can be finalized for public distribution. Again, thank you to everyone who made his service the true celebration of life he would have wanted.

Obituary

In memory of, Dale Kestel, who passed away on November 15, 2022. He was loved by his children Shiloh, Jordan, and Micah, along with his partner of 26 years Susan, and her two sons Vincent and Victor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Throughout high school, college, and for the rest of his life, Dale was a driven athlete, even qualifying for the Olympic wrestling team. He was motivated on a …

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Memories & condolences

Coach...I remember how much fun assemblies and wrestling matches were...and just hanging around laughing with you over …
Coach...I remember how much fun assemblies and wrestling matches were...and just hanging around lau…
Coach...I remember how much fun assemblies and wrestling matches…
I was just thinking about Dale the other day. I miss him and remember all the great times I had with him.
I was just thinking about Dale the other day. I miss him and remember all the great times I had wit…
I was just thinking about Dale the other day. I miss him and rem…
Wow, I don't no were to start. Dale changed my life from loser to person with purpose. Met Dale in Baumholder Germany. …
Wow, I don't no were to start. Dale changed my life from loser to person with purpose. Met Dale in …
Wow, I don't no were to start. Dale changed my life from loser t…

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What were Dale's favorite local spots?
Little Bear, Evergreen
Little Bear, Evergreen
Little Bear, Evergreen
What were Dale's favorite songs or musical artists?
Fleetwood Mac, Roxette, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, Cream
Fleetwood Mac, Roxette, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, Cream
Fleetwood Mac, Roxette, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks, Cream

Timeline

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Born

December 26th, 1946
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Graduated from high school

1965
Garden City High School, Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI
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Eastern Michigan University NAIA wrestling All American

1968

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Loveland Pass, Colorado, USA

Mile High Mortuary & Cremation Service
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Mile High Mortuary & Cremation Service

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