Dale Gordon was born at Ellsworth, Wisconsin on February 16, 1922. His parents were Harry E. and Mabel (Larson) Gordon. At an early age his family moved to River Falls where he attended grade and high school. He also attended River Falls Teacher College from 1938 to 1940 prior to enlisting in the US Army in October 1940. He participated in the African and Italian Campaigns: was severely wounded at Cassino, Italy, and discharged in December 1944. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in June of 1948 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. From 1948 to 1983 he was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation at Eau Claire. He married Dorothy Tadsen in Minneapolis on September 12, 1946. He was dedicated to his family, and enjoyed all outdoor activities including fishing and hunting in Canada and several western states. He was active in his church, Boy Scouts and a life member of VFW Post 305 and D.A.V. Post 10. He said his life was blessed with a loving wife, three fine children and American Citizenship. He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. Survivors include two sons: Dean (Debra) of Glenwood Springs, CO. and Dennis (Pat) of Sandpoint, ID., and daughter Darlene Larson (Mark) of Glenwood Springs, CO., five Grandchildren and three Great-Grandchildren. No service is planned at this time. Memorials for Dale to the VFW or D.A.V. please.

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