Age 68 Died Saturday, June 15, at Fairview Southdale Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Dale is survived by one child: Evan Anthony (Michelle) Gooden. He also leaves behind three grand children, Abigail, Blake, and Aubriana Gooden; sisters, Jacquelyn (Gooden) Turner and Joan Gooden-Charleston (James Charleston), and Aunt - Gloria Y. (Presley) Massey. He shares Heaven with parents, Melvin Loren and Jerlyn Marie Gooden, and brother, Donald Gordon Doty. Dale also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, & cousins. Dale was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Bronze Star and the Medal of Valor. He grew up in Saint Paul, MN; and attended Saint Bernard's High School. Growing up Dale played football at Oxford Playground and during high school participated in football, hockey, and wrestling. Dale loved Harley Davidsons, which he owned several after returning from Vietnam. Dale served two years with distinction in Vietnam, which included saving his superior officer trapped in a mine field. For his dedication and bravery, he was honored with the Medal of Valor. The discipline, courage, and survival skills Dale learned in the Army never left him, as family will attest. The Homecoming Celebration will be held Monday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home; and Dale will be honored at Fort Snelling on Tuesday, June 25, at 2:15 p.m. with a 21-Gun Salute. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Vietnam Veterans of America (http://vva.org).
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I remember Dale as one of the kindest, compassionate, funny, caring, loving young men I ever knew. He was a classmate at St. Peter Claver School. He had a most wonderful laugh. When someone was hurting he offered consolation and a shoulder to cry on. He was one of my best friends. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Philip Kachelmyer
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February 19, 2024
My condolences on your loss,he will surely be missed.
Marie Jirik
March 11, 2020
Joan & Jackie and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time, may God be with you as you go though this time. All I remember about Dale is that when we was just little girls and I thought he was so tall, all I could do is look up, cause I didn't have no brothers and thought you was so lucky. May he rest in Peace...
lori mitchell
June 25, 2019
So sad. Will miss you Dale!
Zachary Wolfgram
June 24, 2019
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