Full Obituary

     Dale Robert Warren, 78, was born on March 9, 1948, in Alma, Michigan, to Vernon M. and Clara (Bailey) Warren.  On July 9, 2026 Dale heard those words all believers long to hear from their Savior; Well done, good and faithful servant, and was welcomed home by the open arms of our dear Lord, Jesus Christ. 
     In 1956, Dale moved with his family to Ft Myers, Florida, where he grew up and graduated from Fort Myers Senior High School in 1967. He attended Edison Junior College for two years before transferring to Olivet Nazarene University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in May 1972.
     On May 27, 1972, Dale married the love of his life, Rebecca Sue Larson, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Together, for 54 years,  they built a loving marriage and raised their daughters and eventually grandchildren, anchored in Biblical living.   They created a lifetime  of cherished memories, dear friends and touched many lives.
     Following their marriage, Dale and Becky made their home in Orlando, Florida, where Dale worked for and managed several companies. In 1986, they returned to central Wisconsin, where he continued his career in management and manufacturing. He retired in 2013 from Land O'Lakes in Spencer as a journeyman mechanic, a role that reflected his strong work ethic and exceptional mechanical skills.
     In 1994, Dale and Becky purchased a 40-acre hobby farm, where Dale found great joy in country living. Whether working outdoors, hunting, fishing, collecting antique tractors and other treasures, or riding four-wheelers with family and friends, he was happiest surrounded by nature. More than anything, Dale treasured time with his family. He loved playing games, attending his grandchildren's sporting events, concerts, and activities, and celebrating the everyday moments that brought everyone
together.
     Throughout his life, Dale was known by everyone as a man of steadfast faith and trust in his Creator, Savior God.  Dale had a generous and gentle heart, a smile that lit up a room, and always had a story to share.  He brought people together with his humor and laughter. 
     Over the past 17 years, Dale faced four different cancer diagnoses, countless months of treatments and many major surgeries with remarkable courage and determination, because of his steadfast faith and trust in the Lord.  As he endured each trial, and ultimately the renal disease that was his final fight, Dale remained  confident in Christ and lived life to its fullest everyday he was given. 
     Dale leaves behind a legacy of Godly living, faith, love and devotion and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Becky; his daughters, Jessica (Paul) Kayhart of Loyal, Allison (Ben) Kunhart of Stratford, and Sara (Scott) Borchardt of Edgerton; his grandchildren, Micah (Halle), Leah (Tyler), Josiah, Hannah, and Jonah Kayhart, and Jasper, Caleb, Jackson, and Charlotte Kunhart; his siblings, Janice Jeter of Ft Myers, Florida, Virginia (Al) Deal of Lakeland, Florida, and Paul (Kim) Warren of Alturas, Florida; his brothers-in-law, David (Sheila) Larson of Johns Island, South Carolina, and Don (Millie) Larson of Greenwood, Wisconsin; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless dear friends.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Clara Warren; his brothers, David and Ron Warren; his sister, Phyllis Cleary; his brother-in-law, Buck Jeter; and his parents-in-law, Dennis and Elsie Larson.
     The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center, Marshfield Hospital, and Compassus Home Health and Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness, and support they provided to Dale and his family throughout his journey.