Dale Terry Jelle
January 20, 1957 - June 22, 2021
Obituary
BROOKLYN - Dale Terry Jelle, age 64, of Brooklyn, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on Jan. 20, 1957, in Madison, Wis., to Orvin and Hannah (Mueller) Jelle. Dale was a 1975 graduate of Mount Horeb High School and married Heidi Loy on Aug. 1, 2020.
Dale was extremely hardworking. He grew up helping on the family dairy farm, which led to his strong work ethic throughout his life. He was a longtime employee of W.T. Rodgers/Newell Office Products and retired from Bell Laboratories in February of 2021. Dale’s passion was working on his many old cars, he especially loved his ‘69 Chevy Nova. He was a generous man who was willing to help anyone. He would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.
Dale is survived by his wife, Heidi; stepdaughter, Hailey (Garrett) Schmid; stepson, Reed Ruland; sister, Doreen (Kevin) Bodenmann; brother, Dennis (Lynne) Jelle; brother-in-law and good friend, Sean (Stacy) Loy; cousin and good friend, Larry Solberg; nephews, Jesse, Quentin and Cameron; nieces, Dana and Teagan; canine companions, Indy and Jack; and three adult children. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Clara Jelle and Robert and Emma Mueller; uncles, Elmer Jelle, Walter, Robert “Bob” and Chris Mueller; aunt, Hazel Keehn; and mother-in-law, Diane Loy.
To honor Dale’s wishes, there are no planned services at this time. Special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for their care and assistance. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Debbie Beich
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Dennis - So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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Scott A Heller
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Heidi, I am so sorry to see the passing of Dale. I worked with Dale and you at WT Rogers many years ago but remember the great work ethic he and you had. We were all family at WT Rogers. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Cindy & Robie Blankenship
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We are sadden to hear of Dale's passing. We used to live next to him in New Glarus and he was always a joy to be around and willing to help with anything. Sending prayers and hugs to the family
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Lori Sobon
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Dale was my 2nd cousin, he was one of the nicest people I know. He will be truly missed by all. RIP Dale.
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Vicky Staley
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Heidi, We are so sorry for your loss. I remember Dale as a quiet, friendly classmate in Mt Horeb. Cherish your memories. Hugs, Vicky and Scott S