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Dale Abram Obituary

Published by Star Tribune from Aug. 5 to Aug. 8, 2007.

Abram, Dale D. Aug. 4, age 75, of South St. Paul, after a long, brave battle with leukemia. He was born in Brownton, MN, but lived most of his life in South St. Paul, raising his family and working 23 years in the stockyards. He also lived in Burnsville, McGregor & Lakeville, MN and wintered in Weslaco, TX. He retired as a Sergeant in 1994 from the Dakota County Sheriff's office. He was a loyal friend & passionate about family, golf, hunting & westerns. He truly loved and was loved by his partner and wife Kathy. He was predeceased by his father, Edward, his brother, Duell, an infant daughter and his first wife Beverly. He is survived by his mother, Valeria; wife, Kathy; children, Dale Jr. (Sue), Debra (Jim) Conrad, Lori Classen & Duncan Sr. (Amy); grandchildren, Jahna (Jasen) Haller, Theah Lawrence (Frank Gonzalez, Jr.), Brooke (Jamie) Bollmann, Jim Conrad, Duncan Abram Jr., Casey (Dave) Olund, Derek, Chase & Blake Abram. He was "Grandpa Toothpick" to great-grandchildren Jack, Derrick, Shelby, Zach, Willie, Jake & Cooper. Surviving siblings include Pat (John) Sarafolean, Derald (Luann) Abram, Gay (Don) Monack and Terry (Pat) Abram. He is also survived by parents-in-law, Arnie & Jean Nelson; brothers-in-law, Steve (Janet) Nelson and Scott (Diane) Nelson; sister-in- law, Kristin (Bruce) Bordelon; nieces, nephews other relatives & friends. Memorial Service 3 PM Thursday at CHRISTIANIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 26691 Pillsbury Ave, Lakeville. There will be a gathering of friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at ENGLISH- MEEKER & KANDT FUNERAL HOME 140 8th Ave No. South St. Paul and at the church 1 hour before service on Thursday. 651-455-5352
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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August 10, 2007

Nicole Schaffer (gorke) posted to the memorial.

August 8, 2007

Joe and Mary Bollmann posted to the memorial.

August 8, 2007

Kay (Weber) Lowe posted to the memorial.

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Nicole Schaffer (gorke)

August 10, 2007

Debbie,Jahna,Theah,Jimmy
I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my thoughts as you have been for sometime. You are a strong family and I know you will get through this time together.

Joe and Mary Bollmann

August 8, 2007

Kathy, Dale, Sue and extended family,

We know what a difficult time it is for all of you and wanted to send our love and prayers. Cancer takes so many wonderful people out of our lives! May knowing that he is at peace with our Lord be a comfort to all of you now!

Kay (Weber) Lowe

August 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fay Wallin

August 8, 2007

The booming laugh that came from Dale could be heard all over the old offices in the 'main'. You just knew when he was on shift. I only knew this part of his life, but I would guess his family was what meant the most. Kathy lost a great partner; Dale's children lost a great dad; the rest of us lost a friend... Fay (DCSO)

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Rod Ritter

August 7, 2007

Dear Kathy,

I was saddened to hear that Dale had passed away. He waged such a courageous battle for so long. I'm sure your support gave him the needed strength.

I am proud to have worked with you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dales' entire family.

Joyce (Monroe) Rauscher

August 7, 2007

Dear Debby, Lori and Duncan,

I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing and would like to send you and your family my heartfelt condolences. May your memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

THE ROSE still grows
beyond the Wall

Near shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed God's free light.
Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night.

As it grew and blossomed fair and tall Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall, Through which there shone a beam of light.

Onward it crept with added strength, With never a thought of fear or pride it followed the light through the crevice-length, And unfolded itself on the other side.

The light, the dew, the broadening view, Were found the same as they were before; And it lost itself in beauties new, Breathing its fragance more and more.

Shall claim of death cause us to grieve, And make our courage faint or fall? Nay, let us faith and hope receive-The Rose still grows beyond the wall...

Scattering fragrance far and wide, just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the orther side, Just as it will forevermore.

With sorrow and sympathy,
Your first cousin,
Joyce (Monroe),Rauscher

Mary McKnight

August 7, 2007

Kathy,
I can still see Dale standing in the Sergeants office, smiling and looking perfect as always. And, of course practicing his golf swing.
That is how I will always remember him.
Mary & Mark McKnight

Greg Peterson

August 6, 2007

Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear of Dale's Death. He was always my favorite Sergeant to work with. He was good cop and a wonderful friend. May God comfort you.
With Warm Memories,
Chief Greg Peterson
Clear Lake Iowa P.D.

Hilt & Marg Stewart

August 6, 2007

Kathy & family:
We are thinking of you at this saddest of times and wish that we could be there for all of you. We have so many great memories of our times spent with you and Dale in Texas. Hilt will surely miss his "golf buddy". We will stay close.

Hilt & Marg

PINE TO PALM RESORT PARK

August 6, 2007

KATHY, WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FROM ALL THE PINE TO PALM RESIDENTS... DALE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED....

Linda (Millette) Koneczny

August 5, 2007

Dear Debby, Lori and Duncan,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing and would like to send you and your families my heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace and may the peace, which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

He will be like the wind. You can not see him...but you will always feel him. Who he was, will always be woven into who you are.

With sorrow and sympathy, I pray you find comfort and peace through your pain and loss.

God bless you all,
Your cousin, Linda

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Hal & Bobbie Nelson

August 5, 2007

Kathy, our thought and prayers are with you.

Nina Stromath

August 5, 2007

Debby, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Norm & Joyce Wessels

August 5, 2007

To Kathy & her family. Our sympathy is with you and your famiy. Dale will be missed by so many. Norm & Joyce Wessels
Pine to Palm

Ron & Marilyn Sigurdson

August 5, 2007

Dear Kathy & Family:
We were saddened to hear of Dale's passing.He looked so good the night of the Pine to Palm Spring concert.We will certainly miss him in the Park. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincere Condolences,

Bob Hughley

August 5, 2007

Thinking about you and all of the good old times. You'll be missed.

D avid and Lenore C rockett

August 4, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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