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Dale D. Naggatz
1940 - 2025
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1940
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2025
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Dale Naggatz Obituary
Sep 26, 1940 - Aug 3, 2025
Age 84 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Hobart. Dale was born on September 26, 1940, to the late Bruno and Sophia Naggatz. Dale was a retired bus driver for Union Township and a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Hobart. He loved driving, camping and officiating high school sporting events.
He is survived by his two sons, Alan (Nancy) Naggatz and Karl Naggatz; three grandchildren, Emily (Danny) Lemon, Isabelle Naggatz and Megan Heavlin; one great granddaughter, Molly Heavlin and many other loving family members and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilyn (nee Meyer) Naggatz; his parents and two brothers, Marvin and Ivan Naggatz.
Visitation will be from 10:30 – 12:00 am Friday, August 8, 2025, at Augustana Lutheran Church 207 Kelly Street Hobart, Indiana 46342. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm with Pastor Scott Mauch officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, Indiana. Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, are entrusted with arrangements. (219) 942-2109 or online condolences can be shared at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
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August 6, 2025
Dale, your presence will be greatly missed at the coffee round table on Sunday mornings. I was blessed to know you. Prayers of comfort to your loved ones during this time of grief. Rest in the peaceful presence of God.
Michelle Allan
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