Obituary

Dale F. Holmberg, 91, of Motley, passed away May 8, 2016 at his home.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Motley, with Pastor Paul Koehler officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, May 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Home, Staples and one hour prior to services at the church Friday. 

Interment with Military Honors was held at the  Motley Public Cemetery (Evergreen) in Motley.

Arrangements were with the Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.

Dale was born on May  12, 1924 in Lamberton, to Thure and Ethel (Fox) Holmberg.

He married Evelyn (Haak) on October 23, 1944 in Lamberton.

 Dale is survived by his wife of 71 years; six daughters, Sharon Halligan of St. Paul, Cheryl (Wally) Hejhal of Park Rapids, Audrey (Pat) Holmberg of Farmington, Debbie (Les) Leek of Zim, Cindy Schifsky of Cambridge, Wendy (Jerry) Daniels of St. Paul; three sons, David (Karen) Holmberg of Motley, Donnie Holmberg of Maple Grove, Duane Holmberg of Willernie; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrell (Jennine) Holmberg of Lamberton; two sisters-in-law, Lyla Holmberg of Motley and Darlene Clark of Crosslake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Armin and Lowell Holmberg.

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