Dale Kneeland
Dale Edwin Kneeland, 77, of Austin, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at home, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on February 22, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dale was the son of Delbert and Doris (Bunse) Kneeland. Dale graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1965. After graduation Dale served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war, where he was the assistant to the chaplain. Following his return home Dale worked for Fisher Controls which changed to Emerson. While working for Fisher Controls, Dale received his BS degree from Buena Vista University.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sheryl, brother-in-law Merlin Tritle and his furry friend Shay. He is survived by his love and soulmate Phyllis Rousseau, her children Chris (Heidi) Rousseau, Sheila (Jason) Crisp, Jill (Greg) Rousseau, Jolene (Adam) Johnson, 14 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by one brother Gerald (Sherry) Kneeland, of Bertram, Iowa and two sisters Caroline Tritle, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Jan (Fred) Laughlin, of Fishers, Indiana.
The family wishes to thank Texas Oncology- Dr. Jaramillo and staff, closest friends Richard Jenc, Roger Clark, Tom and Mary Schoen, special cousins Mike Vance and Marilyn Kneeland, bonus granddaughter Jessica (Marc) Steinberg, plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
We thank the wonderful Lord for sharing Dale with us. He will always be remembered with his kind heart, humor and love.
A celebration of life for Dale will be held at a later date.