Glen Bob Dale Obituary (1933 - 2022)

Glen "Bob" Dale, 89, of Emden, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Bob was born on May 25, 1933, in Sullivan, Indiana to Hobart and Mildred (White) Dale. He married Darleen Swan on October 10, 1958. Darleen preceded him in death in 1980. Bob then married Connie Biggs-Long on January 23, 1984; they were happily married for 38 years. She survives in Emden. He is survived by his wife Connie as well as 5 daughters: Glenda (Gary) Skelton; Stacy Dale (Bill Veff), Lisa (Rick) Lee, Kyle Wright, all of Lincoln; and Bobbi Jo (Chad) Bray of Clinton. Also surviving are 4 stepsons, 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, a very special firstborn grandson Christopher Cordray, and a special nephew Jeff Lough. Bob was preceded in death by stepson Larry Long, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. Bob was the last remaining survivor of his immediate family. He served in the US Army and was a long-distance truck driver for ATA for over 50 years. Bob also enjoyed woodworking in his free time. Services for Bob will be at 2:00PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, IL, officiated by Ron Otto. Visitation will take place prior from 12:00PM-2:00PM. Memorials may be made to Emden Fire and Rescue.