D. "Dale" Dobbs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dennis “Dale” Dobbs, age 75, passed away unexpectantly Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at his home in Sextonville, Wisconsin. He was born in Richland Center on May 22, 1943, to Robert and Marian (Kisting) Dobbs and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. Dale played saxophone in a small band that he organized with his high school buddies. He completed two years of college in Milwaukee at UWM. In his later years he organized the golf tournament, DDO Benefit, raising donations for various charitable organizations. His interest included pets and gardening. Dale’s career spanned over forty years starting with a parcel driver for Barry Inc. and led to driving the big rigs for Yellow Freight and he was a proud and active member of his union. Dale’s passion for correcting the injustice of this pension crisis was unmatched; he worked tirelessly on bringing people together which eventually spread to become the Pension Protection Committees of which there are at least 65 currently active committees across the country. Dale is highly respected among his Teamster Brothers and Sisters, active and retired. Dale gave more than his time to fix this crisis; he put his heart into it. He spent numerous hours and precious time crisscrossing the country to unite and inform people of the dire situation that is facing so many Americans associated with defined benefit pension plans. Dale had patience and compassion for all he encountered in this battle to protect pensions, and did everything in his power to fight the injustice facing so many. After retirement, he fulfilled his dream of owning “DaleWood Retreat” a cottage rental property in Sextonville. Survivors include, his daughters, AnnMarie (Sam II) Puleo, of Valrico, Florida, Susan Dobbs of Brandon, Florida; two grandsons, Sam III and Roman Puleo; four brothers and sisters, Linda Prechter of Green Bay, WI, Barbara Clary of Ithaca, WI, Gary Dobbs (friend Donna Dopson) of Sextonville, WI, Terry (Becky) Dobbs of Burlington, WI; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Marian (Paul) Kulicka; his father and stepmother, Robert (Juanita) Dobbs; his brothers, Stanley Dobbs, Michael Dobbs, Robert Dobbs; sister-in-law, Josie Dobbs; brothers-in-law, Ron Clary and Keith Prechter. A Celebration of Dale’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with Pastor Craig Peach officiating. Burial will be held in the Bear Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

D. "Dale" Dobbs

May 22, 1943 - November 14, 2018