Dale Edward Zinkeler

God rest his Beautiful Soul

Dale was my best friend in elementary school at Rama Rd. We lost touch when I moved away, but he was never forgotten. He came to a show I played at Jonathan's Jazz Cellar many years back and we had a great time reminiscing. I am sorry to hear of his leaving us way too soon. He was one of the good guys--wish I had done a better job of staying in touch...God bless you brother!...
Tim Smith (Nashville, TN)

Hi Terry,
I was a good friend of Dale's at UNC-CH and I came to your wedding. I just found out about Dale's passing from my college roommate. I wanted to let you know in the time I knew him at Chapel Hill, he was a very special friend. He lived in the suite with my boyfriend and always was so funny and so positve about everything. As I read about his life I am glad to see that he had a wonderful life with you and your daughters. Please know that I feel very blessed to have known him...

My apologies for posting so long after Dale's death, but I just found out about it in a Carolina alum mag. I knew Dale at UNC, but have not seen him since them. Regardless, he left quite an impression! He had it all - looks, wit and intelligence. I regret that I did not look him up over the years to see just how well he was doing. My sincere sympathies to his wife and daughters. He was way to young to leave you and you are far to young to be without him. Bless you all.

Terry, Jennifer, and "Little Lissy"-

Hello sweet ladies. I am SO Sorry. Dale was an awesome guy. Brian was incredibly devasted. Dale had stepped in as a second father to him after our mom died. I know that I can offer no words of comfort, for I first hand know how very difficult the loss of a parent, and best friend is. Just knowthat the three of you are very loved. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Should you need anything, you know how to reach me. May God bless you and help...

Terry, Jennifer & Lissy,
Words cannot express the sadness and utter shock I felt when you told me that Dale had passed away. I know that he is in paradise and patiently waiting.
These stories that family and friends have written about Dale are wonderful and must fill you all with pride and wonderful memories that I hope and pray will help ease your pain. What a wonderful man he was! Know that I am hear anytime of day or night. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Terry & Family,
I was a client of Dale's for many years and just found out about his passing. He will be greatly missed. His outstanding personality and positive attitude were very inspiring to me. Although I never met you, I know that you meant the world to Dale, as he spoke with joy about his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry....although Charlie and I had only met Dale a year ago (through Bob & Pauline) we adored him. It is very difficult to believe this has happened to such a vibrant wonderful person. We are both very sorry for the loss of this great guy. Your sadness has got to be like a huge weight. Please know that if all of us could do it....we would lift that weight. We are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.

Terry, Susan has kept us updated about Dale
and his condition. We are so very sorry. We
remember our trip from Susanfamily. We love you. The Freemans