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Jacques CIZA
April 12, 2021
Even I had not meet him personaly, I heared many great things on him through his daughter Diane Cowel. And when I analyse how is Diane, her level of humility and humanity, I can only attest that he was a great man. For he taught his daughter and his family values.
May his soul rest in peace with pride for having left a good mark on the earth.
Dan Cheely
April 14, 2020
I am really glad to have a chance to say one more thing about the great guy who was Dale Cowell. I didnt know him as well as his teammates, but I knew him well enough to like and admire him. He was a gifted, talented guy, who never looked down on anybody else; in fact, he was like our own Will Rogers, he liked everybody! I never heard him say a bad word about anybody he knew. There is a word that is almost never used today, because it is too old fashioned, but it is a word which is still sometimes used to describe great sports figures, who carry their greatness lightly and were always real personsgentlemen. Dale always was that in the best sense of the word. Im very glad I encountered him.
Catherine Weaver
May 17, 2018
Dear Cowel Family,
I would like to express my condolences on the death of your father. I remember how involved your dad was with your sports. You were lucky to have such an involved dad. Best, Catherine Weaver
Diane C. Miller
May 3, 2018
My Dear Sweet Brother,
Difficult to describe our close relationship and the respect,love and admiration which will remain in my heart forever. You are a fighter Dale, strong body and mind. We knew all of your thoughts and words. Thank you for teaching me by example your goodness and kindness which you so displayed towards family, friends and whomever you met.
In a letter written to Christopher,"Your relationship with God is so important,practicing the values you have been taught by your family. Everyone is tested at some point in time during their life and we don't always know the reason why things are happening. At these times it is utmost important to dig deep into our souls and have faith that God will be there for us,taking care of us,loving us, and protecting us"." A sign of God's will is that we will be led where we do not plan to go".
Yes, gone way too soon Dale, yet our loving God has wrapped his arms around you and has welcomed you HOME! Missing you each day Love, Diane
Jim Depies
April 28, 2018
I consider myself lucky to have known Dale. I appreciated his warm and calm demeanor coupled with a great sense of humor. I will never forget his big smile. He had a big heart.
Sue Letchos McConville
April 27, 2018
I send my deepest sympathy and share your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
William (Bill) Miller
April 27, 2018
William (Bill) Miller
April 27, 2018
William (Bill) Miller
April 27, 2018
William (Bill) Miller
April 27, 2018
William (Bill) Miller
April 27, 2018
William (Bill) Miller
April 27, 2018
To my Warrior Brother Dale-Animal Totem: Calm Dog. Rest in peace you gentle soul. I met you through the Mankind Project where we shared almost a decade of weekly meetings exploring our psyche's and struggles in order to become better men in the process. Thank you for the time we spent together supporting each other. Keep smiling :-)
Love always,
Bill
frank aiello
April 26, 2018
Rest in peace Dale, your in God's hands, you did a great job while you were here. No one's done it better, I'll cherish the times we had and never forget them. Go Cats
Pete Jannotta
April 26, 2018
Dale was a good man who had a big heart and a great sense of humor. I'm am lucky I got to know him and share good times.
I will always see his smiling face and remember his love and generosity.
John Palm
April 25, 2018
Dale you could run like Gale Sayers. Now you will fly like an angle. You were a gentleman at a young age. God bless You.
Dan Cheely
April 24, 2018
Dale made the world a better place by his passing through it. To know him was to like him. He always had a most remarkable and sincere concern for others. His smile said it all--He was both strong and good in the best sense of the word. None of us who knew him will ever forget him. I'm heartbroken that I will be in Philadelphia during the wake and funeral, and unable to attend. I will going to Mass for him all week to be with you in spirit for Dale, a wonderful guy. My appreciation for Dale--my prayers and sympathies for you all.--Dan Cheely
Fenwick '67.
Michael Rybarski
April 24, 2018
A great testament to Dale was how many people missed him and said wonderful things about him at our recent Fenwick High School Class of '67 reunion. He clearly affected many of his classmates in a very positive and powerful way; he will indeed be remembered.
April 24, 2018
My sincere condolences to Dale's family. He was a good friend through grade school and high school.
Jim White
Fenwick '67
Anais Brown Webb
April 23, 2018
I would like to send my condolences to Dales family and Susan. My late brother Ray Brown was a fraternity brother. The fact that I remember his name after 45 years, is indicative of how much my brother thought of him! I know that he liked and deeply respected Dale, or I would not have heard mention of him - I was the little sister... You are in my prayers!
Jude Stahmer
April 22, 2018
Dale was a very special man. His devotion to life, family and Susan was complete. I will miss his smile, the twinkle in his eyes and his genuine caring for all.
Rose (Marino) Swimm
April 22, 2018
Most of my memories of Dale go back to earlier times in our Galewood neighborhood. Being the older brother of my best and dear friend, Chris, he was always a little bigger than life: friendly, outgoing, personable, good looking, hard working, football star.
In later years, we reconnected and shared some wonderful times, in Evanston, Elkhart Lake, and visits to our home in North Carolina.
Chris and Dale shared a special brother sister bond that included everything...helping and supporting each other, always. Christine was a tower of strength these last years, doing all she could to make Dale feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Dale's passing will be a tremendous loss for Chris and all who loved him.
Mike, I, and our North Carolina family send our love and most sincere condolences to the Cowel family.
Diane Dennen
April 21, 2018
I will always remember our high school days and the fun we all had. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed
Diane (Dempsey) Dennen.
Dale and Susan McGarity
April 21, 2018
Susan McGarity
April 21, 2018
Your name
will always remain
in my heart
It will be spoken
and shared in the
gentlest of prayers...
And you will be
with me
forever.
I love you, Susan
From: You're Very Special to Me
by Douglas Pagels
Pat Maley
April 21, 2018
Thank you for being such a good friend to my brother Dick Carraher. You were so good to him after he had a stroke. I remember seeing you at Northwestern basketball games when my son Jimmy was playing. Dick keeps on saying to me that you were such a great guy. Rest In Peace Dale. Pat Carraher Maley
Catherine Catalane-Bury
April 21, 2018
Dale Cowel was a prince of a man. I met Dale 30 years ago while living across the street from his sister Diane in Evanston, and around the corner from his sister, Christine. I was able to share happy, fun times with him at one of his favorite places on earth, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Dale was an intelligent, gracious and charming gentleman. I will be forever grateful I could call him my friend. He will always be remembered as a kind, sincere and lovable man who adored his sisters and would do anything for them. My heart goes out to the Cowel sisters and their families and his family.This is a huge loss for many. I will never forget handsome Dale, his wonderful smile and sweet and gentle nature. God bless you, Dale.
April 21, 2018
Diane and Chris: I am so sorry to hear about Dales passing. I loved running into him in the Board of Trade and talking to him. He was a great guy. God rest his soul.
Pete Brown
James Mullen
April 21, 2018
Rest in Peace Dale. You will always be my hero. Otto Mullen
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