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Dale Hitchcock Obituary
De Pere - Dale E. Hitchcock, age 75, of De Pere, WI passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Angel's Touch Assisted Living Facility in De Pere. The son of the late Donald F. and Marjorie C. (Waehler) Hitchcock was born May 7, 1943 in Racine. He attended Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, graduating in 1965 with a BS in Economics. On November 5, 1966 he married the love of his life, Mary DesJardins at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay. Dale enlisted in the US Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. Beginning in 1966 he served in Key West, FL, Ventura/Oakland, CA and Honolulu, HI, completing his active duty as a Lieutenant in 1969. Dale's civilian career was forged in various management roles at Fort Howard Paper Company (later Fort James) from 1970-1998. His final position was Director of Transportation Planning & Dedicated Services.
Dale was a loyal husband, a loving father and Papa who cherished his nine grandchildren. Dale was an ardent fisherman who loved nature, living near the water, and always enjoyed a good joke. He served as a board member of Waterfront Associations in Three Lakes, and Townsend, WI, and the Courtside Landings Circle HOA in Punta Gorda, Fl. He was also a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society from 2009-2016. He and Mary were members of the Resurrection Parish Family in Allouez, and Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Punta Gorda, FL.
Survivors include his wife Mary L. Hitchcock; children: Shelley (John) Markve of Maple Grove, MN, Jennifer (Kent) Langfield and Matt (Esther) Hitchcock of Lakewood, CO and Michael (Emily) Hitchcock of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren: Tyler, Hannah, Ella Markve; Carson, Brenna, Blake, Quinn Langfield; Chloe and Carter Hitchcock; Brothers & Sisters: Donna (Al) White, Rick (Carol) and John (Lori) Hitchcock.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Flagg and Marjorie Waehler Hitchcock and granddaughter Sarah Mary Markve.
Family and friends may visit at the following times at Resurrection Parish Family, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez: Friday, November 16, from 4-7pm (with a sharing of memories beginning at 6pm) & Saturday, November 17, at from 9:00am until 10:15am. Mass of Resurrection will follow at 10:30am with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O.Praem officiating. Interment will follow in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Care is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.cotterfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers guests may wish to donate to one of the following causes in honor of Dale, or a charity dear to your heart or Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration/AFTD, (www.theaftd.org). Dale actively contributed to the study of this growing disease for the past 6 years, in hopes that it may spare another family from its destruction or St. Vincent DePaul Green Bay.
We wish to thank the entire staff of Angels Touch Assisted Living Facility, AseraCare Hospice, and Curative Connections Reflections for taking such wonderful care of Dale.
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6 Entries
November 4, 2018
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
Ginny and Mike Steier
November 1, 2018
Mary, we were so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Our prayers are with you.
October 29, 2018
Mary, Dale was a dear friend. My condolences.
Jim Gaffney
Tom Froelich
October 28, 2018
Mary, I just saw this today and am so sad to see that my good business associate has passed. I worked with Dale for 30+ years and was always impressed with how well he treated business associates, vendors, and customers. Dale was one professional and caring man! Plus, he was fun to work with! We are so sorry for your loss.
Sue Burns
October 27, 2018
Mary and family,
We are so sad to hear about Dale. We enjoyed seeing you both over the years, and Dale always had a smile on his face as we caught up with our lives.
Bob had told me about Dale's illness and how life for your family had changed. Michael, I will let Patrick know as he has wonderful memories of time spent at your cottage with your Dad. It is so hard to lose the people we love, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Sue Burns and family
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