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Dale Phillip Aanenson
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Debbie Gustafson
October 20, 2008
Marvie,
My Thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Dale. I was so surprised by your call and I regret I didn't know earlier. I did call Connie and Karen and they also feel very sad about your loss.
Sven M
October 2, 2008
I was so heartbroken to hear of yet another person and another cyclist who died this month. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Could someone please contact me with a photo of Dale? We'd like to put one up at the ghost bike memorial site.
Joyce Woodbury
October 1, 2008
We extend our deepest sympathy to you on Dale's tragic death. The last time I talked to him was at his mom's funeral. I still remember when we were kids and we would go to Dale's mom and dads in the country. There would inevitably be some game or cards that would be played and his brothers were always try to sneak something past him. He always had that big grin, even if he knew they had gotten by with something. He will be missed.
His cousin, Joyce Woodbury & husband Terry.
(Floyd & Martha Sibson's daughter)
Sylvia Brekke
September 27, 2008
Marvie: I am sorry I didn't know about this guestbook until just now. Carla called me and told me she had signed it. I went out and read her entry and it made me laugh - that part about Dale talking her ear off. He was quite a talker wasn't he?? He was always, always so happy and that had to be in part because he had you as his wife and best friend. Our thoughts are with you at this time and we look forward to seeing you next summer when we come to Minneapolis to celebrate Martha's wedding. Love you. Sylvia and Dean
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Margi (Pribyl) Kronquist
September 26, 2008
Dearest Marvie,
I am so sorry for your loss of your husband and friend. Nobody knows the heartache we feel when we lose the love of our life. Kron, I and the boys always thought that was so nice when you sent us cards:) (brother George's good friends) My deepest sympathy.
Jerry Hanson
September 26, 2008
Marvie , I worked with Dale for 27 years and he always strived to the best job he could . I talked with you many times at the Leagion when you and Dale would come over for few and Dale would dance until he was just wore-out . He will be missed .You have my deepest sympathy in your loss .
Pam Aanenson
September 25, 2008
Marvie and family, Dale was happy and died doing something he loved, in this, and the great memories we have, we find peace. Uncle Dale and Marvie have always been so good remembering us on our birthdays and holidays. I remember all the color books and matchbook cars you have given to the little ones at Christmas. I remember dancing with Uncle Dale at family weddings. He was always in line for the dollar dance at weddings. Dale loved hanging out with his brothers. He could be found hanging around the grill, or backyard, laughing and joking with his brothers at the family get-togethers. After this summer’s family reunion, I remember, for some reason just noticing how much Dale and Marvie cared about and loved each other. They teased each other a lot, but really loved each other. How lucky they both were to have met and been able to share so many years together. Uncle Dale’s big smile and laugh will be missed.
Doris Thomasson
September 25, 2008
Marvie,
You probably don't know who I am, but I sit in front of you at St Philips quite often. My condolences to you and your family on losing Dale. You and Dale were such faithful members at St Philips.
A local family
September 25, 2008
To Dale's family....our family wishes to exgtend their deepest sympathies to you all in your hour of need. I did not know Dale. In fact, all I know about him is from the entries here on the guestbook. What a wonderful man he sounds to have been. Feel blessed that your lives have been touched by him. Prayers to you all.
Suzanne Brennan
September 25, 2008
Marvie,
We were so sorry to hear about Dale. It seems like you both were part of our family, being such close friends of Bobbe and Roger. We have known you both for years.
We will miss him as I am sure everyone who ever met him will. I wish we could be there but just know that we are thinking of you every day.
With love,
Tom and Suzanne Brennan
Fred and Sara Vegge
September 25, 2008
Marvie
I was so sorry to hear the news of Dales accident. I always enjoyed visiting with you and Dale after the services at St Phillips. I know Dale was so happy to be retiring and proud of his many years of service.
He also enjoyed your trips back to his home town of Luverne with his family. I hope if we return to the Cities we can express our sympathy in person. I will miss Dales warm smile
and his great outlook on life. Our deepest sympathies to you.
Fred and Sara Vegge
Carole Guffey
September 25, 2008
Marvie,
It is through my mother-in-law's (Faith Aarestad) love of music and the friends she has met since moving to your building that allowed Randy and I to meet both you and Dale. We had such fun on the two occasions we attended the Hymn Sing, most recently a few weeks ago. You and Dale sang, smiled, laughed and visited with us after the sing was over as we enjoyed fellowship at your table. We care and hope our prayers are felt by you as you grieve and remember Dale.
Carla & Gabe Buck
September 24, 2008
Dear Marvie,
Your family down here in Arizona is thinking of you. We were all so sad to hear the news. I didn't get a chance to spend too much time with Dale, but I remember talking to him at a family gathering many years ago. He was genuinely excited to talk to me and to get to know me. Now that I think about it, I think he was talking my ear off... but in a good way! He was very sincere and had a great sense of humor. And most of all, he made you happy.
To Marvie & family and to Dale's family & friends: I pray for God to give you strength, courage, guidance, and all the support you need during this very difficult time.
Love,
Carla Buck (Sierra)
Marvie's Cousin
Susan Kyllo
September 24, 2008
Marvie and family and Dale's family I am so sorry for your loss. I was glad to have had a brief period of time with him this summer. He was his usual up beat self, enjoying life especially in his new home. He talked about how nice it was for bicycling. His death is a great loss to all of us. Please know that I am praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. It is wonderful to know that Dale was a faithful, loving Christian and now lives in a new and forever family of God.
Love Susan
Linda Snyder
September 24, 2008
Dale, Was such a Great person liked by everyone here at Cummins. He was always smiling I worked with him one summer in Ecaot he was aways so nice and helpful, he will be deeply missed.
Teresa Miller
September 24, 2008
Just a short time ago you and I spoke of the increase in biking due to the gas prices. You laughed cause you were biking before it became fashionable. You enjoyed life and retirement. Now you are gone and I will miss seeing you and laughing together about your last adventure.
Joe Svobodny
September 24, 2008
Marvie and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I was returning home from the Mary Ann Young Senior Center, moments after the tragic accident. I stopped and watch and prayed as a half dozen people tried to minister to Dale. Eight emergency vehicles were present, tyraffic on Cloverleaf Pkwy was stopped.
As a former priest I gave conditional absolution from a distance....and join others as we pray for God's peace be given to him.
Bless you and give you strength to accept God's will.
Those of us at the Senior Center join you in your time of grief.
God bless all of you.
Marie and Randy Mavencamp
September 24, 2008
Marvie, Our deepest sympathy. Both you and Dale were such good friends to our brother, George Pribyl. Treasure your precious memories of your loving husband.
Rev Gary & Sharyn Klatt
September 24, 2008
Dear family & friends of Dale, You all have our deepest heart-felt sympathy in the loss of Dale. You are in our healing prayers at this time of loss. Dale knew God's promise to him of salvation and that is comfort for all of us. May He bless and keep you now and always.
Melissa Hofstede
September 24, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Ole Hovde
September 24, 2008
Dale was an outstanding uncle and a great godfather. I will truly miss the conversations with him and his permanent smile and laugh. He was such a great guy! We will always remember you Dale!
Love
Ole
Casey Family
September 24, 2008
Marvie: Our deepest sympathy to you. Dale was a great guy and will be deeply missed by everyone. We love you and are by your side, as is Dale from heaven above.
Claudia, Dennis, Christina and Jeremy
Tom Neumann
September 24, 2008
Dale was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him at Cummins. He was missed when he retired and we saw him just last week. He was happy and was really enjoying retirement. He will be missed.
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