Memorial

Dale John Slager, Sr., age 90, of Anamosa passed away on January 27, 2014 at his son’s residence in North Liberty after a short illness.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11 AM at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories with Pastors Jim and Kris May officiating.  Inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 AM prior to the service on Wednesday at the Chapel.  

Dale J. Slager was born on March 7, 1923 to John and Hazel (Figg) Slager in Williamsburg, Iowa.  He was united in marriage to Druecilla Stumpff on June 8, 1946 in Marengo, Iowa.  Dale farmed in rural Iowa and Linn Counties his entire life.

Dale was a member of the Viola United Methodist Church.  He was active in the Farm Bureau, and was a former director of Brown Township Mutual Insurance.  He was a proud seller of Golden Harvest Seed Corn.

Dale enjoyed crossword puzzles and NASCAR racing.  He enjoyed tending to his flower garden and shared with friends and family.  He also loved woodworking, and animals, especially the cats on the farm.  Dale was known for his Christmas light display.

He is survived by his loving wife, Druecilla; daughter Andrea Fowler (Bob) of Corvallis, Montana; son Dale Slager, Jr. (Retha) of North Liberty, Iowa; daughter Janice Robertson (Gary) of Martelle, Iowa; three granddaughters: Rachel and Erica Robertson, both of Anamosa, and Aubrey Finch (Lance) of Fairfax, Iowa; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister LaVera Meyer; and brothers Eldon and Carroll Slager.

Memorial donations in Dale’s memory may be directed to Anamosa Senior Dining or Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospice.