Dale Albert Harvey
September 05, 1947 - October 17, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Dale A. “Papa” Harvey, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on Sept. 5, 1947, in Uniontown, Pa., the son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Gough) Harvey. Dale graduated from West Bend High School and Spencerion Business College in Milwaukee.
Dale married Jean Papenfuss on April 11, 1970, in West Bend, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a First Sergeant (Top) and a helicopter mechanic retiring in 2004. He was a member of VFW Post No. 8483 and the North Bristol Gun Club.
Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, trap shooting, watching the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers football, NASCAR, and golfing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and watching their sporting events.
Dale is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters, Amanda (Robert Hooker) Harvey, Melisa (Richard) Lampi, and Jessica (Jason) Albers; grandchildren, Mikayla (Lane) Gander, Chloe Harvey, Kadin Harvey, Isabel Albers, Jaxson Albers, and Sophia Hooker; and great-grandchildren, Lorelei, Elijah, and Calliope. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, followed by full military honors. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Oct 23, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Wed Oct 23, 2019 @ 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Steve Hintze
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I was fortunate to serve with "Harv" and shared many great memories with him in the Guard, hunting, fishing, camping and on the golf course. Cindy and I will miss him and our sympathy goes out to
Jean and all of Dale's family.
Steve and Cindy Hintze
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Bradley Carlson
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What seems forever ago when I first started to frequent Bowl A Vard I met Dale and Jean and felt so welcomed by them. He did not know me at all but when I sat a couple stools away he seemed happy about it. I loved Dale's instant friendliness to me and he shared one of countless fishing adventures that he would share over the years. I don't remember the particulars but I remember the laugh he had after telling it to me. Really going to miss you pal, heaven got a real improvement having you around.
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Cheryl Henry
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My heart goes out to each and every one of you. We have fond memories of time spent with Nascar and watching Badger and Packer football games. I wish I could say I remember the moment we met, but for me it's like Dale and Jean have always been there. I will never forget Dale's sense of humor and that wonderful laugh. It was always FUN, whatever it was, when Dale was a part of it.
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Richard Mowris
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My condolences to Jean and family for their loss. Dale will surely be missed as a mentor to many and as a great friend.
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Jay Chen
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I knew Dale from North Bristol Sportsman Club. He was always very friendly and quick to find a humorous take. I will look on our interactions with much fondness.
RIP, Dale.
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Roger Mork
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I knew Dale for forty years,l think he was my best friwnd we played hard and laughed so much.This dosen't seem real,so final,love you man...