Dale D. Barr

Dale D. Barr, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in ALTA. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. Visitation will take place Monday, May 6, 2019 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in ALTA. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements. Dale Dean Franklin Barr was born January 9, 1927 in Alta, Iowa the son of Leonard and Kirsten (Henricksen) Barr. Growing up, he attended school through 10th grade. In 1945, Dale enlisted in the United States Army Airforce where he served his country during World War II. He was later honorably discharged. On July 2, 1949, Dale was united in marriage to Jacqueline B. Boyd at the Courthouse in Luverne, Minnesota. Together, they were blessed with four children: Gayle, Kim, Nancy and Kirsten. Dale was a member of the VFW and AMVETS. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dale loved being outside and traveling to the casino. Family was very important to Dale and he treasured spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dale will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Gayle (Terry) Hermann of Slater, Iowa; Kim (Mike) Kiesey of Burnside, Iowa; Nancy Barr of Storm Lake, Iowa; Kirsten Jones of Estherville, Iowa; grandchildren: Trent Hermann; Amy Freeman (Troy Madsen);Ryan Hermann; Jodi (Joe) Steffes; Tommy (Alexis) Jones; Cody Jones; great grandchildren: Chantalle (Jason) Noelck; Caden Hermann; Chance Steffes; Kennedy Steffes; Rylee Steffes; Gillian Hermann; Hunter Hermann; Libby Hermann; Parker Hermann; Maddison Freeman; Savanna Freeman; Jordan Slotten; Maryssa Check; Marcus Check; Jameson Jones; great great grandchildren: Alexa Slotten and Carter Noelck; extended family and friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jackie Barr; grandson; Aaron Check; brother, Roger Barr; sisters: Dorothy (Glen) Yunge; Bonnie (Noel) Walsh; Marge (Orris) Brickson; Doris (Russell) Nelson; and Barbara (Gary) Nelson.

Dale D. Barr

January 9, 1927 - May 2, 2019