Dale William Lorey

Dale William Lorey obituary, Fort Mohave, AZ

Dale William Lorey

Dale Lorey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 11, 2025.
Age 82, passed away November 5, 2025, in Fort Mohave, Arizona, after a long battle with health challenges.

Born in Michigan, Dale was the second of nine children. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964, stationed in Honolulu aboard the USS Taylor and USS John S. McCain.

He was a proud Commander of the Hugo, MN American Legion Post 60, where he championed veterans and civic service.

In 1996, Dale met his third wife Rita, and together they spent 29 years serving the Hugo, MN community before relocating to Arizona.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rita Lorey; children Summer (Lorey) Benoit, Christopher Lorey, Kristi Zamrzla; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, 3 sisters and many more cherished family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Hugo, MN, spring 2026. Details to follow.

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