1941
Dale
2015
Dale H. Goplen
September 22, 1941 — March 11, 2015
Dale H. Goplen age 73, of Zumbrota died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from injuries received in a tree trimming accident at his residence. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military honors provided by the Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and on Monday for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Dale Howard Goplen was born on September 22, 1941 at home in Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, MN to Helmer and Norma (Haugen) Goplen. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Zumbrota High School. On July 14, 1964 he entered the U.S. Army. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1966. Dale started working for a phone company in Kentucky and retired from there after many years. After he retired he returned to Minnesota and lived in rural Zumbrota. Dale loved going to Treasure Island Casino, gardening and spending time with family. Dale was a member of Lands Lutheran Church, 65-50 Club and National Rifle Association.
Dale is survived by his sisters, Lois (David) Paulson of Aitkin and Mary (Rolland) McDonald of Rochester; brother, Steven (Marlene) Goplen of Pine Island; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Goplen and Kathy Goplen; many nieces and nephews and very good friend, Ron Hunt.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Norma; brothers, Dennis and Marvin Goplen; nephews, Ronnie and Michael and special friend, Janet Otte.
The family suggests memorials to Lands Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Zumbrota, MN
Zumbrota, MN
Dale Howard Goplen was born on September 22, 1941 at home in Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, MN to Helmer and Norma (Haugen) Goplen. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Zumbrota High School. On July 14, 1964 he entered the U.S. Army. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1966. Dale started working for a phone company in Kentucky and retired from there after many years. After he retired he returned to Minnesota and lived in rural Zumbrota. Dale loved going to Treasure Island Casino, gardening and spending time with family. Dale was a member of Lands Lutheran Church, 65-50 Club and National Rifle Association.
Dale is survived by his sisters, Lois (David) Paulson of Aitkin and Mary (Rolland) McDonald of Rochester; brother, Steven (Marlene) Goplen of Pine Island; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Goplen and Kathy Goplen; many nieces and nephews and very good friend, Ron Hunt.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Norma; brothers, Dennis and Marvin Goplen; nephews, Ronnie and Michael and special friend, Janet Otte.
The family suggests memorials to Lands Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.
Visitation
MAR 15. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Visitation
MAR 16. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Lands Lutheran ChurchZumbrota, MN
Service
MAR 16. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Lands Lutheran ChurchZumbrota, MN
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