Dale M. Stellrecht

Dale Stellrecht Sr., age 71, a lifelong resident of the Town of Rusk, lost his battle with two cancers on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

Dale Milton Stellrecht was born on November 29, 1946, in Spooner to parents Milton and Rachelle (Durand) Stellrecht.  He attended grammar school at the Green Grove Country School and graduated from Spooner High School.  After High School, he attended Technical College for 1 year in Wausau for Printing.  When he completed his year of schooling, seeing that his dad needed his help, he decided to farm and log with his dad, Milt, making this his life long career.  On December 14, 1968, he was united in marriage to Lois Ullom in Shell Lake.  In 1972, Dale and Lois went into partnership with Dale’s parents, forming Rolling Green Farm.  In 1982, Milt retired from full time farming leaving Dale and Lois sole owners.  The last seven years Dale Jr. joined his dad farming full time, raising beef and turkeys as well.  In 1995, Dale became road boss for the Town of Rusk which he did until his illness became worse.  Dale had a passion for hunting, especially deer, elk, and duck, but basically whatever season was open.  He also loved to fish, made teasing his family and friends a top priority as he loved them all very much. Dale was a long time attender of the Spooner Wesleyan Church. 

Dale is survived by his wife Lois, children: JoAnn (David) Irvine of Spooner, Jodi (friend Kate Bixby) Stellrecht of Webster, Jill (Burt) Groenheim of Spooner, Dale (Kristina) Stellrecht Jr. of Spooner, 8 grandchildren: Michael, Jessica, Jordan, Zachary, Adam, Milton, Rachelle, Olivia, sisters Marie Bassett and Evelyn Taylor, and several aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. 

Dale is preceded in death by his parents and grandson Tyler Groenheim.Funeral services for Dale Stellrecht will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 11am, at the Spooner Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ron Gormong officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 4-8pm, at the Spooner Wesleyan Church and also on Saturday from 10-11am at the Church.  Interment will be at the Greendale Cemetery.  Casket bearers will be Dale Stellrecht Jr., grandson Milton Stellrecht, Michael Irvine, Jordan Irvine, Zachary Irvine, Adam Groenheim, and David Irvine.  Honorary casket bearers will be Burton Groenheim, Ronnie Lewis, Richard Meronk, Karl Plesums, Danny Stellrecht, Dale Spaulding, Dan Ullom, and Max Malmquist.