Dale P. Saunders

STOUGHTON-Dale P. Saunders, age 59, a loving family man taken all too early, after a brief battle with a brain tumor, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018.  He was born on Aug. 9, 1958, in Madison, the son of Richard and Patricia (Joyner) Saunders. He was united in marriage to Linda Elsing on June 16, 2001.  Dale began working for Ortega when he was only 15 years old, and continued working there for the past 43 years.  Known as a skilled maintenance mechanic among his peers, Dale could fix anything, and often used his welding talent to create unique gifts for loved ones.  He was also passionate about Ford Mustangs and enjoyed restoring many to their original state.  Family always came first for Dale.  He was an exceptional father and husband who will be missed by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Danielle Saunders and Brianna (Alex) Vejvoda, (who are expecting their first child in August); father, Richard (Jackie) Saunders; step daughter, Ashley Johnson; step son, Brad (Ellen) Johnson; two sisters, Pamela Saunders and Beth (Phil Buss) Saunders-Buss; two brothers, Richard Saunders Jr., Donald (Eileen) Saunders; and sister-in-law, Lynn Saunders. Dale is further survived by his Elsing brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; and two brothers, Daniel (infant) and David Saunders. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, and also at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy 51 N. at Jackson St. (608)873-4590