- Date Of Birth: December 22, 1920
- Date Of Death: January 7, 2022
- State: Colorado
Dale John Schmitz passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2022 in his home in Denver with his grandson Sam at his side. He had experienced unusually exceptional health until the end. Dale was born on December 22, 1920 in Milford, Iowa to William and Jane (De Muth) Schmitz. The family later moved to Wyoming.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally (Delach) Schmitz, whom he married on November 16, 1947. They were married for 50 years until Sally passed away on March 4, 1998.
Dale is survived by his children Jane (Mike) Murphy and Joe (Cynthia) Schmitz; his grandchildren Anamarie Murphy (Sean Carter), Lisa Schmitz, Sam (Jessica Warren) Schmitz, Kathryn (Matt) DiVincentis and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother William Schmitz of Bozeman, MT, and his sisters Arlene Kane of Sheridan, WY, Mary Jane Schmitz of Leavenworth, KS, Kay Schmitz and Shirlee Tynan, both of Sheridan, WY.
