Dale Ardene Wileman

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
    On March 11, 2019, Dale Ardene Wileman abandoned this earthly body of sickness and realized his lifelong promised hope of being present with the Lord. Family and friends will celebrate his life with visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Kirk Funeral Home. Funeral services on Friday, March 22 at 10:00 am at First Assembly of God Church in Rapid City. Pastors Wes and Gary Wileman and Craig Moore will lead the time of reflection on a life well lived.  Burial will follow at the National Cemetery.
    There are many facets to Dale’s life that have formed cherished memories. He will be remembered as:
    A homesteader…born March 31, 1936 on his parents homestead in Douglas, Wyoming giving birth to his love of ranch life.
    A ranch kid…his family moved to a ranch on the White River in Murdo in 1936.
    A soldier…serving his country as an airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corp stationed in Germany.
    A husband…Dale married his love, Marilyn Wold on April 4, 1959. Sharing a March 31 birthdate, they spent many happy years of birthdays together. Sadly, they just missed celebrating a 60th Anniversary.
    A father…to his sons Wes (Brenda) and Gary (Joni).
    A dairy farmer…owning a Dalton, Minnesota dairy farm in the 1960-1968.
    A business man…in 1968 purchasing Bradsky Mobile Home Park in Rapid City. The park was destroyed in the 1972 Rapid City flood. With the help of an SBA loan Dale designed and built a new park Brookdale Mobile Home Estates on East Hwy 44.  Opting for semi-retirement, he sold the business in 1998.
    A rancher…in 1977 realizing his dream of owning his own ranch in Rapid Valley.
    A hobbyist…restoring antique tractors and puttering on his ranch.
    A grandfather…to kids who were his pride and joy…Ben (Jen), Sara (Frank), Beth, Tim (Alyssa), Kristin, and Nathan.
    A great-grandfather…to his precious ones; Caitlin, Brianna, Brody, Olivia, James, Kaleb, Faith and Joshua.
    A traveler…taking missions trips to Costa Rica, Belgium, Spain, Peru and Israel. He and Marilyn also enjoyed many winters exploring the warmer climates of our southern states.
    A motorcycle lover…he was a Goldwing bike and trike enthusiast.
    A sportsman…hunting, fishing, and going to rodeos were favorites.
    A golfer and in their recent more relaxed years a mall walker…with his good friends, Ken and Joe.
    And most importantly, A born-again Christian…Dale (as well as his parents and all brothers and sisters) were introduced to a relationship with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during their time on the Murdo ranch as young men and women.
    Dale has now been joyfully reunited in heaven with his parents, Harry and Mabel; his brothers, Don and his wife Darlene and Boyd and his wife Ruth; and his sister, Bonnie and her husband Mel.
    Dale had a tremendous heart for missions so in lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the Assemblies of God World Missions Dept. Because we are so grateful for the work and assistance of Regional Home Health and Hospice, they will also be receiving a memorial gift.
    His wife, sons and their wives, grandchildren and their families, as well as his brother Russel (Pat), Daryl (Judy), his sister Wynona (Jim) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends will miss him, his sense of humor, his “supervisor” skills and his crooked smile!