Dale Peter Long, age 85 of Oak Grove died August 17, 2023 at home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Dale Peter Long was born July 28, 1938 in Wells, Minnesota to Joseph and Pearl (Reeser) Long. He attended Henderson Country School, Pine City schools and graduated from Hinckley High School. While in school in Hinckley he met LaVerne Olson. Both Dale and LaVerne were twins and they became high school sweethearts. On January 17, 1958 they were married in Pine City. Dale then served his country in the US Army and was honorably discharged in February 1963. Dale and LaVerne raised their family in Ham Lake. He worked as a welder on construction projects and then ended his career as Director of Marketing and Sales at Minnegasco. They have lived in Oak Grove for the last 5 years. Dale enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycle with LaVerne, and spending time with the grandbabies and great-grandbabies. He was a hardworking, kind, funny and loving man and will be dearly missed.
Dale passed away August 17, 2023 at home at the age of 85 years and 20 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Keith; great-grandson, Isaac; and siblings, Erwin, Frank, Lucinda, Jack, Geraldine, Dewayne and Dennis.
He is survived by his loving wife, LaVerne; children, Jack (Tonya) Long, Sandy (Randy) Grams, Shelli (Pete) Glidden, and Jerry and Gloria Christopherson; sister, Deloris “Babe” (Wally) Jewell; sister-in-law, Loie Long; grandchildren, Joshua (Jahnna), Todd (Amanda), Ashton, Tracy, Kelsey, Jestin (Kristi), JadaMae (Nathan), Sarah, Kalley, Erik and Andy; several great-grandchildren, and by many other relatives and friends.
Loved hearing Dale tell a story. He could make everyone laugh. I am sorry for your loss. Lots of love to all! Tony and Judy Helgeson
Dale was a great person. Because we lived so far away, we were not around Dale and LaVerne very often. But we always enjoyed the visits. He could make you feel at ease right away, and we always enjoyed talking with him.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.
Steve and Sharlou
HUGS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF DALE!! He was such a great guy!! Always had a smile on his face so kind with a tender heart!! I PRAY GOD GIVES YOU ALL PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss one of the best men I had the honor to work with. God bless
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Dale at the same company for many years (North Central Public Service Co) now CenterPoint Energy.
Sorry to the family for your loss. I knew Dale in Blakeley Mn, along with all of his siblings. One room school house, only had 2 students in my class Dale and Dewayne. Always told people I ranked 3rd in my class, never bothered to explain there were only the 3 of us. I was good friends as a kid with Dennis, cousin Darwin as well. Remember all of the Longs, girls and boys with affection. Just good people. Dale was very funny and just a good kid, sorry to hear of his passing. Wish all the Longs the very best from the Doheny’s who lived in the farm next to them. I remember you too Deloris and wish you the best. Jack was nice enough to give me a call a few times in the last few years. God Bless