Dale E. Kleineschay

Dale E. Kleineschay, 78, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his residence.He was born on April 9, 1938, in Fond du Lac, a son of Ervin H. and Marcella E. Gusse Kleineschay.Dale served with the United States Air Force from 1956-1957.On June 6, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Judith M. Lange at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2002.Dale, his father, and his brother built houses. He was a master craftsman and loved woodworking. He worked at Valco Mfg. building cabinets and retired from Armstrong Blum Mfg., Oshkosh in 2002.Dale was a member of Church of Peace, serving on the building committee, using his talents to make the cross, candelabra, and candlesticks. He was proud to be very involved in Boy Scouts and was a scout leader for Troop 618. Dale loved his family. His wife, Judy, his kids, and his grandkids meant the world to him. He loved the outdoors, especially in Wautoma and up North. He loved to fish with his fly rod (he was an expert at it) and hunting. Dale loved to play his guitar and harmonica for hours at a time. He was happy with the simplest things. He was an expert storyteller, sharing his life experiences. Dale had many talents and abilities that he passed on to his family. He also recognized other people’s talents, and he seemed to bring out the best in people. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a great friend and role model to all who knew him. He is survived by two children: Greg (Jane) Kleineschay of DePere and Cheryl “Cher” (Tim) McBrair of Oshkosh; five grandchildren: Emily (Steven) Seiltz, Ryan (special friend, Kayty Dehling) Kleineschay, Kara (fiancé, John Holsworth) McBrair, and twins, Abby and Alex McBrair; a sister, Carol Kleineschay Foertsch of Green Bay; two sisters-in-law: Marilyn (Lyle) Kraus of Oshkosh and Dorothy “Dottie” Lange of Appleton; nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith; a brother, RodneyVISITATION: The visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac.SERVICE: The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory with Rev. Jennifer Dawson officiating.Burial will be in Ledgeview Memorial Park.A memorial is being established in Dale’s name.“I love you more.”

Dale E. Kleineschay

April 9, 1938 - November 23, 2016