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Charles Dales Obituary
Des Moines
Charles "Chuck" Dales, 85, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014. He was born February 19, 1929 to Logan David and Iola Faye Dales in Persia, Iowa. Chuck proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He worked in Law Enforcement as a Polk County Deputy Sheriff, Police Chief of Pleasant Hill and Police Chief of Centerville and retired as an Investigator for the State Of Iowa. He was a member of the Chief's of Police Association, Painter's Union, Altoona Masonic Lodge, the Za Ga Zig Shrine the American Legion and the Polk County Sheriff's Posse. Chuck enjoyed fishing, camping and remodeling.
He is survived by his wife, Dee Dales:; his children, Mike (Linda) Dales, Barb Malone, Ken (Lois) Dales, Larry (Shelley) Dales; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 11 great- great- grandchildren ; his siblings, Lyle (Mayrene) Dales, Lloyd (Betty) Dales and Susan (Mark) Goslin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James , son-in-law, Walt Malone and daughter-in-law, Emily Dales
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th Street in Des Moines. Burial with military honors will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Charles.
On-line condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dales
Marybeth Williams
July 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Titus
July 1, 2014
So Sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. I really enjoyed working with him at PMRC.
Penney Brilz Smith
June 30, 2014
I Remember Chuck And DeE And Their Generosity So Well! They Let My Father, Philip Brilz, Put A Mobile Home On Their Property In RunnelLs IA And Our Horses! Thank You For The Memories. Penney Brilz Smith
S. Hill
June 30, 2014
To the family, Luke 20:38 assures us that your love one is in God's memory. Please find comfort in that hope.
Chrisy Simbro-Elswick
June 30, 2014
Dee and all the family. My heart aches for you all. I have a lifetime of great memories. thank you for always there for us. Our prayers are with you. Love, Chrisy, Ron and Tyler Elswick
KIm (Dyer) White
June 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss.. thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends..
Steve Palm
June 30, 2014
My heartfelt condolence goes out to the Dales Family. I served as Scoutmaster for a couple of Chuck's grandsons and knew Larry and Kenny when I lived in Bondurant. Your Husband, Father, and Grandfather will be missed. He set a great example for everyone to follow.
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