Dale James Crowley
Friday, March 8, 1935
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Age:
81 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday May 30, 2016
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday May 31, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday May 31, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Friday, March 8, 1935
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Age:
81 years old
Friday, March 8, 1935
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Age:
81 years old
Dale James Crowley
Dale James Crowley passed away peacefully on May 24, 2016, at age 81, at his home surrounded by his family.
Dale was born on March 8, 1935, in Stewartville, MN. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1954. Dale married the love of his life Phyllis King on November 27, 1954. He served in the army 1954-1956. Dale started working for Coca-Cola in 1952, working on the bottling line to help support his Mother and later became Manager of the Rochester plant and eventually the General Manager of the Rochester-Owatonna-Austin Bottling Company. He was dedicated to the City of Rochester where he was involved in youth sports, Chamber of Commerce, Special Olympics and a member of the Elks Club, Eagles Club, Toastmasters and Sertoma. His favorite things to do were spend time with his family, golf, and travel. Dale was an inspiration to many in his life and will be greatly missed. He will always be remembered by his infectious laugh, his uncanny sense of humor and his positive energy.
Dale is survived by his wife, Phyllis Crowley of Rochester; son, Jeffrey (Marla) Crowley of Buffalo, MN; daughter, Peggy (Cliff) Knoll of Casselton, ND; daughter, Theresa (James) Grant of Rochester, MN; son, Scott (Cheryl) Crowley of Rochester, MN; daughter, Kathy (Greg) Berger of Burnsville, MN; son, Greg (Suzan) Crowley of Rochester, MN. Dale is also survived by seventeen (17) grandchildren and sixteen (16) great-grandchildren; one sister Carol Gage of Rochester, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
Dale is preceded in death by his Father Thomas; Mother Edith; four (4) brothers and six (6) sisters.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with the Revs. Paul Nelson and Mark McNea officiating. Luncheon will be immediately following the Mass. Visitation will be from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Monday, May 30, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Mayo Clinic Hospice, Ronald McDonald House and St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Dale James Crowley has received the following condolences.
You and your family are in my thoughts Cheryl. I remember how fondly you spoke of your father in law. God bless.
After hearing the news, I had a rush of memories. All the time our 2 families spent together.... Vacations etc. Dale was a great family man and friend,
I will miss him but we still have all of our memories!
Dear Theresa and family,
My deepest sympathies to you Theresa and your family. I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing. It is never easy and I hope that your good memories of your dad will help you through this very difficult time.
My Thoughts and Prayers,
Jeannie Stewart
Theresa, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
--Tim and Jenifer Passe
So sorry for your loss - there is never a right time to lose a loved one!