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1929
DIED
2023
Dale Pfaff Obituary
Dale B. Pfaff
BISMARCK - Dale B. Pfaff, 93, Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023, at Miller Pointe.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Bismarck Funeral Home, Bismarck, ND, with Pastor Rich Wyatt officiating from Living Hope Church of the Nazarene.
A burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the funeral service. A live stream of the service will be available on the Bismarck Funeral Home Facebook page.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home. Visitation will continue at Bismarck Funeral Home one hour prior to the service on May 16, 2023.
Dale was born on October 7, 1929, to Albert and Bertha (Felchle) Pfaff. He grew up and attended country school near Goodrich, ND.
He was united in marriage to Carol Gutknecht on June 8, 1950, and they celebrated 70 years of marriage. They moved to Bismarck where he worked at the bulk plant for Phillips 66 and then later did construction work.
Dale was a member of the Nazarene Church in Bismarck.
Dale will be deeply missed by his family, sons: Doug (Linda) Pfaff, Colorado, Tim (Peggy) Pfaff, Bismarck, daughter- in- law, Saundra Pfaff, Bismarck, seven grandchildren: Jeremy (Erin) Pfaff, Jason (Jenna) Pfaff, Joshua (Carrie) Pfaff, Lindsey (Kam) Ali, Ross Pfaff, Brooke Pfaff and Scott Pfaff; ten great-grandchildren; sisters: Janice Schock and Jeanette Hienle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; son, Steve; parents; brothers: Floyd Pfaff and Delmar Pfaff.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation of bibles through Gideons International or another organization of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joyce Meidinger
May 14, 2023
I remember Dale from the Nazarene Church in Mandan. He always had a smile and gave a piece of candy to everyone when he shook their hands. I looked forward to seeing Dale and Carol each Sunday.
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Diane Almer
May 11, 2023
Dad & I visited Dale the week before. When we left Dale reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of candy for each of us just like he always did for as long as I can remember. Made my day. We left him with smiles on our faces. I´m sympathy Diane Almer
Diane Almer
May 11, 2023
Dad & I visited just the week before. As we were leaving Dale reached into his pocket and pulled out two pieces of candy like he always did at church whenever we saw him. It made my day and we left him with smiles on our faces. With sympathy. Diane Almer
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