Sanilac County MI Archives Obituaries.....Van Dalen, Joseph H.  August 18, 2023
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Sanilac County News Wednesday August 23, 2023.
Joseph H. Van Dalen
August 6, 1934 - August 18, 2023
Joseph H. Van Dalen, age 89, of Palms, died August 18, 2023 in Autumnwood of 
Deckerville.  He was born August 6, 1934, in Palms, the son of the late August 
and Cecilla (Messing) Van Dalen.  
On May 25, 1963, in married Margaret Walters in Palms.  Joe had worked since he 
was 12 years old, when, as the oldest of six children, his father passed away.  
He took various jobs on area farms while growing up and worked at a farm 
elevator in Palms when he turned 17.  At 18, he took a real job" in a shop for 
about 10 years, and even worked for a while for General Motors.  At age 39, he 
was hired as manager of the Minden City Elevator, which he bought three years 
later.  In the meantime, he had also purchased the Michigan Seed and Supply 
Company in Port Hope and acquired other farm-related supply businesses, 
including the Farmers Elevator in Peck.  He owned Family & Farm and Supply, with 
locations in Minden City, Sandusky, Peck, Croswell, Decker, Cass City and Port 
Hope.  Van Dalen received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 as a testimonial 
to his customers, employees, suppliers, and family, including wife Margaret.  He 
enjoyed mowing his lawn in later years and attended Faith Free Methodist Church.

Joe is survived by his wife of 60 years and four daughters: Beth Samuelson of 
Minden City, Patricia Smith of Palms, Sally (Rick) Chiotti of Laughlin, Nevada 
and Carol Ruggero of Grand Blanc.  Eight grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren, one brother William (Katheryn) Van Dalen of Port Sanilac and 
several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha 
Walters and Mary Doerr.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service to honor the life of Joseph Van 
Dalen will take place next summer.  Published Sanilac County News Wednesday 
August 23, 2023.


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