"Darlene, I'm thinking of you and your family and remembering well that smile of Dale's and the great pride he had in the family you and he created. I'm one of Walter Boock's daughters and am glad that Dad helped our Boock family meet up with the Peters family at reunions in Manning and Des Moines. My prayers are with you. With love, Peggy"
In loving memory of
Dale Vollstedt
October 27, 2020 - May 30, 2006
VISITATION
Friday, June 2, 2006
after 3:00 p.m.
Ohde Funeral Home
Manning, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, June 3, 2006
10:30 a.m.
Zion Lutheran Church
Manning, Iowa
INTERMENT
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa
Dale Lee, son of Virtus and Kathryn (Kuhl) Vollstedt, was born October 22, 1937, at Manning General Hospital in Manning, Iowa. He was confirmed in April of 1952 at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Dale attended country school and graduated with the class of 1955 from Manning Community High School.
Following graduation, Dale farmed and served with the Iowa Army National Guard for seven years until his honorable discharge in 1962. Dale was united in marriage with Darlene Genzen on March 16, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church. Four children were born to this union. Dale and Darlene operated a dairy farm west of Manning until 1983. He continued to farm until they moved into Manning in 1990 when he began to suffer from polymyositis. Dale became disabled, however he was able to operate his scooter and enjoyed driving it around Manning to visit his many friends.
Dale was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, holding various offices through the years. He was also an active member of Farm Bureau. Dale and Darlene were faithful members of a card club with their friends for over 40 years. He was an avid reader and amateur historian for his family and the community. Dale loved to attend his grandchildrens many activities with Darlene.
After a brief stay at Manning Regional Healthcare Center, Dale died suddenly and unexpectedly early on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, due to complication of his chronic disease. He was 68 years, 7 months and 8 days of age.
Dale is preceded in death by his father in 1966.
He is survived by his wife Darlene Vollstedt of Manning; four children: Dr. Keith Vollstedt and wife Jaclyn of Sioux City; Karen and husband Bary Kienast of Manning; Kathy Vollstedt of Manning; and Kent Vollstedt and wife Karen of Manning; ten grandchildren: Anna and husband Tim Grover; Annah Vollstedt; Michael Prince; Rachael Prince; Stacie and husband Nels Nelson; Brooke Kienast; Elizabeth Vollstedt; Adam Vollstedt; Katie Vollstedt; and Gina Vollstedt; great-grandchildren Bailey and Braden Grover; mother Kathryn Vollstedt of Manning; sister Sylvia and husband Joe Engel of Wisconsin; brother-in-law Larry Genzen and wife Cynthia of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Tributes
"Decades ago (when I was young) I remember Dale as always so nice to talk to at family gatherings at aunt Florence's farm. Years later at our reunion in Carroll he hadn't changed a bit. What a gentle and nice man !! He left us too early but left such a great legacy with his great family !! Best regards to all. John Hinz"