Obituary: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: William F. DALE ************************************************************************ Submitted by Kathy Grace, June 2004 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Daily Northwestern April 28, 1890 A Good Life Ended Demise of William F. Dale William F. Dale died last night at twenty minutes before twelve o'clock at the residence of his son in law, James D. Campbell, corner of Wisconsin avenue and West Irving streets. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Dale had been seriously ill for nearly three weeks, during which time he was not expected to live from one day to another. His life appeared to hang by a silken thread and with terrible tenacity he clung to the fragile cord. His vitality was remarkable. Although nearly eighty- four years of age, he succumbed to death without any apparent disease, and his demise is therefore properly ascribed to general debility. Through all of his suffering he retained the complete possession of his mental faculties, and only a few hours before dissolution recognized those at his bedside, calling several of them by name and bidding them good bye or imparting some injunction for their guidance. William F. Dale was born in the town of Romulus, Senaca county, N.Y., July 26, 1806. When a mere lad he emigrated with his parents to Delaware county, where he lived until reaching manhood, when he moved to Seneca county. Here, on October 22, 1834, he married Miss Philinda Sutton, who survives him. Only a few years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dale celebrated the golden wedding. Soon after marriage the deceased removed to Tyron, Schuyler county, N.Y., where he resided about twenty years. In 1866 he came west, settling in this city, where he has since resided. In many respects Mr. Dale was a remarkable man. Until within a few years he had been engaged in active employment, and although somewhat weakened by the encroachments of age, his latter days were spent in comparatively good health. His hearing and eye sight were good, and because of the latter fact hew was accustomed to spend a goodly portion of the day in reading. His perusal of the newspapers enabled him to discuss current events with an accuracy that was surprising and, indeed, his knowledge of politics made him a formidable adversary for a Democrat in debate. His mental activity, however, was equaled by his physical ability which was something wonderful. At the recent city election, he was driven down town to vote. In walking from the polling place to a building on the opposite side of the street, he jumped over a muddy gutter with the activity of a man of half his age. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church of Tyrone, N.Y., in good standing and his life was lived in accordance with Christian principles. Honest in his dealing, he was looked upon by all who knew him as a faithful friend. Besides a wife, five children survive him- Ex-Mayor Dale, Perry A. Dale, Mrs. James D. Campbell, Royal S. and Byron Dale, all of whom reside in this city. The funeral services will occur tomorrow afternoon at half past two from the residence where the death occurred. The Rev. C.B. Wilcox of the First Methodist church and the Rev. L.H. Morey of the Presbyterian will have charge of the service. There will be no singing. The remains will be interred at Riverside. Daily Northwestern, April 29, 1980 Funeral of W.F. Dale The funeral of the late William F. Dale, who died Sunday night of general debility, took place this afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. James D. Campbell, on Wisconsin avenue. The services were in charge of the Rev. C.B. Wilcox of the First Methodist church, and the Rev. L.H. Morey of the Presbyterian, and were very impressive. Mr Wilcox, in his remarks, dwelt somewhat at length upon the irreproachable character of the deceased, and Mr. Morey, although speaking briefly, paid a high tribute to Mr. Dale's worth as a man and his untarnished career as a citizen. There was no singing. The floral tributes were of appropriate and beautiful design. The services were attended by a large number of friends, many of whom formed in the cortege to Riverside, where the internment took place. The following acted as pall bearers: George H. Cameron, F.A. Hayward, James Clements, J.J. Cameron, E.J. Jones and A.B. Medberry.