Dale Richard Volenberg

Volenberg, Dale R. STOUGHTON- Dale R. Volenberg, age 54, of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at UW Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1961, in Stoughton, the son of Richard and Joan (Olson) Volenberg. Dale was a graduate of Stoughton High School, class of 1980. He married Carrie Garfoot on May 25, 1991, in Middleton. Dale was a life-long resident of Stoughton and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and was a Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancer and wrestler. Dale was a grateful multiple organ transplant recipient, never forgetting the donors or their families. He even named his daughter after one of the donors. Dale loved cars, new and old, took pride in his manicured yard, enjoyed woodworking and was a dedicated fan and coach of his daughter's sports activities. Dale was involved in the Friends of Norwegian Culture group, serving as president for three years. In 2010, he was honored with the Community Appreciation Award. Dale was honored to serve the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce as executive director. He had a great sense of humor and was the neighborhood jokester and fix-it guy. Dale is survived by his wife, Carrie; daughter, Colleen; mother, Joan; brothers, David and Dean (Lorie); nieces and nephews, Kelsey, Bailey, Brittany and Chase Volenberg and Melissa (Josh) Haag, Brandon (Elizabeth) Garfoot and Brittany Garfoot; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; and sister-in-law, Jody. Funeral services will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, with Father Randy Budnar and Msgr. Gerard Healy presiding. Burial will be held at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Stoughton. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Monday, July 27, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. The family wishes to thank the UW Hospital doctors and staff. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St. (608)873-4590