Dale E. Talmage, 85, left his earthly home and
joined "Jake's" family on August 27, 2008. He was
diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Cancer on April 18,
2008.
Dale was born August 25, 1923, in the Town of New Haven, to Ralph
E and Inez (Clark) Talmage. He was raised in Connersville,
Wisconsin and graduated from Downing High School in 1941. He met
Donna Hudson roller-skating in Elk Mound, Wisconsin and they were
united in marriage on June 25, 1945 in Eau Claire,
Wisconsin.
Dale tried all types of trades and employment from farmhand to truck driving. He committed himself to Uniroyal in 1946 and farming in 1948. He retired from Uniroyal and farming in 1974. He was Noble Grand and Past Noble Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Dale traveled overseas 17 times to visit his numerous friends and "adopted" daughter Britt. He hunted and fished in every state except Hawaii. He enjoyed spending time with his family hunting, fishing, camping; tending his 1-1/2 acre garden and cutting campfire wood in Birchwood, Wisconsin. One of his greatest joys was giving his vegetables to friends, family and the Blue Hills Supper Club. His winter pastime was making puzzles for his family and friends. He was the life of the party and danced every dance. At granddaughters weddings he danced with his "farmer's tuxedo" (bib overalls) on. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and always had a story to tell. |
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna, of Eau Claire; his three children Annette Bullard of Altoona, Marquita (Richard) Stowell of Bloomer and Michael (Jackie) Talmage of Eau Claire; "adopted" daughter Britt
(Kjell) Cramer, Sweden; brother Richard (Irene) Talmage of
Menomonie; grand-children Sheila (Dave) Beauchamp, James
Grassnickle, Lori (Kelly) Westaby, Robin (Mark) Hicks, Todd (Lisa)
Stowell, Troy (Audrey) Stowell, Michelle (John) Andrew, Monica (Rob) Mooney DeeDee (Andy)
Gast, Melanie (Jeff) Meinen, David Talmage and Teri Talmage, 26 great-grand children, two great-great grand daughters, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward
Talmage, in-laws Elijah and Evelyn (Snyder) Hudson, son-in-law Russell Bullard, grandsons Michael
Talmage, Jr. and Loran (Stoik) Stowell.
Services for Dale will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at
Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Rd, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Friends and family may visit from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home and one hour before services on Saturday. Internment will be at Lake View Cemetery following services.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Haig, the Northwest Wisconsin
HomeCare, especially nurse Jeannie and social worker Christine who he looked forward to seeing and enjoyed joking with them and all the wonderful friends and neighbors for their support.
Family and friends may offer condolences online at
www.fullerspeckienhulke.com.
Fuller-Speckien-Hulke is assisting the family with arrangements.
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