Dale W. Rogers

Dale W. Rogers, 77 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Little Falls Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN, with Rev. David Sperstad officiating. Burial will be at 1 PM on Monday at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Friday and 10 to 11 AM on Saturday at Shelley Funeral Chapel. Dale Wayne Rogers was born on May 17, 1941 in White Earth, MN to the late Gerald and Theresa (Weaver) Rogers. He grew up in Borup, MN and attended school there and graduated from Crookston School of Agriculture in 1959. Dale worked for local farmers until he joined the Army in January of 1964. He was proud of his service to his country and did a tour in Vietnam, which unfortunately led to his disabilities, but he was still proud! After leaving the service, Dale attended Vocational Training at Detroit Lakes, MN, and that eventually led him to his career as an Operator at Natural Gas Pipeline Transmission Station where he worked for 25 years before retiring. He worked at the Staples station before being transferred to PA where he and his wife, Lynda spent 12 1/2 years. After retiring, they moved back to Portage Lake near Park Rapids, MN where they lived until Dale became a VA resident. Dale was very involved and instrumental in getting the Scandia Valley Fire Department started. He spent many, many hours at the fire hall and was so proud of their fire department, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant. Dale loved his pets; his dogs Nipper, Bo and Sadie, and cat, Sammy, all of whom are with him now, licking him like crazy! Or one of them are bringing him a squirrel? He also loved his birds, and he knew the kids would grow up loving the birds also, and they do! Dale spent many hours by the windows watching them, and he'd think nothing of going out in the winter in his robe and slippers to make sure they had food. Dale is survived by his wife, Lynda (Knutson); two daughters, Lysa Buzay, Shelly (Brian) Groshong; six granddaughters, Lyndsay Rogers, Amanda Miller (Jeremy), Sydnay Hepola(Ryan), Jessica Cofell (Casey), Kendall Roper and Justine Opsal (Nik); 15 great-granddaughters and 6 great-grandsons. Dale was the last one of his immediate family left earthly, and now he joins his parents, sisters and brother who will be waiting for him with open arms, Gerald and Theresa Rogers, Margaret Rogers, Wilt (Custer), Geraldine Rogers and Robert “Wimpy” Shaide (Judy). They all leave behind many loving relatives near and far. Dale also leaves behind many friends and loving family. Until we meet again, you'll be in our hearts forever!

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Dale W. Rogers

May 17, 1941 - May 3, 2019