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Dal Covey Obituary
Dal H. Covey, age 96, passed away peacefully at Bethany Lutheran Home February 19, 2025.
He was born October 11, 1928, to the late Herman and Rosie (Boswell) Covey in Rose, OK. Dal was a career truck driver with the Teamsters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Covey; infant daughter, Denise; siblings, Lori, Louise, Elbert, and Carl.
Dal is survived by his children, Dianne (Brock) Tuttle and Dennis Covey; brother, Calvin Covey; 2 granddaughters and 4 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley Covey and Shirley Covey; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Interment is in Ridgewood Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
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