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Dale Gelhar Obituary
Dale Jon Gelhar, age 58, lifelong resident of Berlin, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon May 27, 2015, of natural causes, at the Berlin Memorial Hospital.
He was born on September 11, 1956, in Berlin, the son of the late Herbert and Ruby (Lehr) Gelhar.
Dale was a graduate of the Berlin High School with the class of 1974.
On May 14, 1977, he married Faye Harmon at the Federated Church of Berlin.
Dale has been in the fur business for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Faye of Berlin; his son and daughter-in-law, Hamilton (Karla) Gelhar and his grandson, Henry of Ketchikan, Alaska; sisters, Bonnie (Donnie) Wegenke of Berlin; Diana (Tom) Ursin of Minneapolis; and his brother, Gary (Carol) Gelhar of Berlin; also other relatives and friends.
In Accordance with Dale's wishes cremation has taken place and only a private family service was held.
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L. T.
June 5, 2015
The time will come when we can see the fruition at Joh. 5: 28,29 comes may you find peace and hope in the word of God.
Peter Hintz
June 5, 2015
Sorry to hear of Dale's passing. My condolences.
Tom & Linda Ottman
June 3, 2015
Dale you were gentleman to everyone you met. Faye, may you find comfort in gods words in the days ahead.
Sue and David Leach
June 3, 2015
Faye and Hamilton our prayers are with you and your family! We enjoyed our visits to Berlin to Truesdell and Hamiltons Dale was always so cheerful and I loved modeling the furs and your clothes!! Blessings!!
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June 3, 2015
We are away on vacation and just heard of Dale's death. My condolences to everyone in the family.
Robin Jachthuber (Richmond)
June 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Greta Stevens
June 2, 2015
Faye, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and God's Blessings to you and your family.
Mike Moe
June 2, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jane Tomason
June 2, 2015
Faye, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, you will find strength in your family and friends. I am sorry for your loss.
June 1, 2015
I will miss you Dale and all of your fashion advice, you were a wonderful person!
Nita Krenz
June 1, 2015
I'm stunned. I knew Dale for so many years. My heart goes out to his family.
Janice Wurtz
June 1, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with Faye and the rest of Dales family. He will be sorely missed in Ripon !
June 1, 2015
Such a funny, happy guy so very tragic.
My sympathy to Dales family.
Eddie Pendel
May 31, 2015
RIP Dale Hard to believe 40 years have passed since I worked at He & She Threads. I can hear Dale's unique laugh and recall seeing Faye's smiling face coming down the store stairs. I have many fond memories. Dear Faye, may peace and comfort be with You and Yours. Fondly, Sara Holmes
May 30, 2015
So sad to hear of Dale's passing. I must say that I always enjoyed our conversations at your store in Ripon. My thoughts are with you as the days go on. It is never easy to lose someone you love. As an old friend said to us years ago, when we suffered adversities, keep your chin up. our hearts are with you Faye, Marcia Buckstaff
May 30, 2015
may family an friends comfort you during this differcult time, so sorry to hear Rebecca Hornsby siminow
Kristin Koch
May 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will miss him.
Cheryl Rodgers
May 30, 2015
So sorry about hearing the loss of Dale. Prayers go out the the family and friends. May you find comfort and love from God during this difficult time. :(
May 30, 2015
What a shock.. My prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends. He will be missed dearly. May you all find comfort in this great time of loss :(
Gretchen Weber
May 29, 2015
He was a regular customer at Fat Bruce's and was always so friendly..you will be missed Dale...
Pat and Mary Ellen Ottman
May 29, 2015
Dale was a longtime friend. Our sympathy to all who are feeling the loss with his passing.
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