Dale Bernard Mattingly's Obituary
Dale Bernard Mattingly, 81 yrs., of Red Bud, IL and formerly of Columbia, IL, passed away at St. Clare Health Care Center, Fenton, MO. Dale was born in the midst of the depression on May 28, 1935, in Belgique, MO. In spite of an early bout with polio, Dale led a full and happy life. After high school he attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL, to study watch making. Dale met the love of his life, Charlotte, in 1957 and married her the next year. Dale, his wife and their family ran a jewelry store for over 40 years. He loved to boat, play poker and fix and repair almost anything. He was very proud of his family and told them he loved them often. Dale made friends wherever he went and will be sorely missed. Visitation Sunday, October 2, 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lawlor Funeral Home Dale had gifted his remains to Washington University School of Medicine Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Columbia Fire Protection District, or Red Bud Fire Department Survivors Wife, Charlotte, nee Burks, Mattingly of Red Bud, IL Daughter, Brenda (Mark) Rey of Waterloo, IL Daughter, Karla (Tim) Landgraf of Red Bud, IL Son, Allen Mattingly of Waterloo, IL Grandchildren, Lauren (Ryan) Hesterberg and Jacob Rey Sean (Jill) Landgraf, Dustin (Melissa) Landgraf, and Erin (Brandon Wilson) Landgraf Kyle (Ashley) Mattingly and Kelly (Robert 'Bubba') Mathews Great-Grandchildren, Lyla and Leo Wilson, Ellen, Leah, and Lily Landgraf, and Nora Mathews His faithful dog, Mattie Other relatives and friends Preceded In Death By Parents, Frank C. and Estel, nee Evans, Mattingly Brothers, Frank and Eddie Mattingly Sisters, Dolores Krantz and Doris Rodenberg
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