"The Garrison family sends it\'s condolences. My dad Big Geno and Dale were neighbors, good friends, and worked together. Many drinks were had at Slops. Good times not bought by a lot of money but a lot of laughter. A part of east end life is cherished and in our memories forever. I know Jesus\' isn\'t surprised by anything but these two men in heaven have to make him smile and laugh."
In loving memory of
Dale L. Dorsch
December 29, 1953 - May 27, 2021
Dale Louis Dorsch, 67 of Winona, passed away peacefully at Lake Winona Manor on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
He was born in Winona, MN on December 29, 1953 to Leonard and Ruth (Stever) Dorsch.
Dale was a truly fun-loving man, caring, and was always willing to help a friend. He was a lifelong die-hard Packers and Twins fan. He and his wife would enjoy time rooting for their teams. Earlier in Dale's life he loved spending time on the Mississippi River. He owned a boathouse for several years where his daughter, friends, and family spent many hours fishing and tubing. He played league pool and softball and made many friends along the way.
Dale graduated from Winona Senior High, class of 1972. Shortly after that, he started work at Fibrite/Cytec and remained there 40 years. He met his wife there, "by the dumpster" he would say and were happily married for 26 years. In 2015 Dale suffered a massive stroke and was unable to continue working.
Dale is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughter, Danielle Coey whom he adored; stepchildren, Adam (Melissa) Snodgrass of Winona, Arlene Snodgrass of Tabernash, CO, and Melissa Petschow of Cochrane, WI; sisters, Donna (Mike) Gabrych of Titusville, FL and Deanna Dorsch of La Crescent, MN; Dale has 10 grandchildren whom he loved dearly; nieces, nephews, several cousins; sister-in-law, Carol Dorsch of Houston, TX and several other in-laws. No one ever met Dale that didn't like him. Words are just not enough to convey how much he will be missed.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Denny.
The family will be having a private graveside service at Oakland Cemetery in Dresbach. Lunch will be served for family and friends of Dale's at the East Side Bar in Winona on Saturday, June 12 from 1-4 p.m.
Please come and celebrate Dale's life. CHEERS to Coyote!!!
An incredibly special thank you to all the staff at Lake Winona Manor for their kindness, care, and dedication to Dale. In these times, with Covid 19 and staff shortages, these workers are true angels.
Please leave a memory of Dale and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Our hearts go out to Dale?s family. Dale was a groomsman in our wedding May 1973. A list of good memories: 3rd grade at St. Stanislaus School, Junior and Senior High Schools, Park Recreation Center, playing pool at the Hurry Back, Shell Docks, Mississippi River sandbar camping, cruising in Steve Kremer?s 53 Ford & 57 Chevy, Tri-Oval Speedway of Fountain City Wisconsin, and Dale?s Corvair Coupe and VW Super Beetle, etc. Just too many to mention. Dale was especially proud of playing HS Football while wearing #88 Viking Allan Pages Jersey. Go Winhawks! For Dale?s family and friends I posted a few available photos from those early days. Enjoy! You will be remembered. Guy & Sue Wooden Nowlan "
"Have not seen Dale in years. So sorry for your loss. Memories of the old days in the east end come to mind.....rest easy Dale....??"
"Danielle....So very sorry for your loss. May all your treasured memories surround you during the tough days ahead. RIP Dale?"
"Dale will always be in our hearts. We had alot of fun times back in the Day! "
"My old friend Dale take care family"
" Very sorry to hear of your loss. Bob worked with Dale for many years at Fiberite/Cytec, as well as played on the same pool team as Dale many many years ago. Rest in peace Dale. Bob and Lois Wenzel "
"Sending love& prayers, to the Family\'s , so sorry to hear the sad news."
"Dale was very nice to me when I used to work regularly in the Manor cleaning, in the years he was living there. My sympathy to the family. Sara T."
"I worked with Coyote for years at Fiberite and also played softball with him. He truly was a very pleasant and fun person to be around. Have not seen him for many years but thought about him often as he truly left an impression on me. RIP big feller! Marty Peterson "
"? I love you Dad"
"Joyce and family of Dale, My sincere sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of such a friendly guy...always enjoyed my visits with Dale while passing through Lake Winona Manor...RIP Dale"