Dale B. Stein Obituary (1929 - 2007)

Dale B. Stein, 78, of Pana died Friday, January 26, 2007 at 10:45 p.m. in Prairie Rose Health Care Center. He was born January 20, 1929 in Assumption, IL, son of George Lela L. Sprinkle Stein. Dale was a graduate of Assumption High School and attended the University of Illinois. He served in the U. S. Air Force in the 44th Air Division (SAC), Barksdale, LA. He was also a Military Police officer stationed in Germany. Dale retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company after 30 years. He was a member of the Assumption United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4431, Pana. Dale was proud of his many pine trees he had planted on his farm and loved his dog Waldo. He married Rose Ann Davis on July 5, 1964 in Assumption, IL. She survives in Pana, IL. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Stein, Pana, IL, by his sister; Clara Lorene Thompson, San Jose, CA, and by several nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; brother David M. "Shorty" Stein on April 7, 2006 and by his twin brother Gale who died shortly after birth. Funeral Information Cremation rites will be accorded. Private inurnment will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Assumption.