Dale was born on March 25, 1936 in Hazel, SD to the late Herbert and Irene Harris Franklin. Following his graduation from Watertown High School, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955 through 1962. Dale married Gloria Arlene Kemp on November 28, 1959 in Watertown, SD. After an esteemed career as an industrial sales manager for various companies in Wisconsin, Texas, and Tennessee, Dale and Gloria retired in Jackson, TN. Dale enjoyed wood-working and making furniture, traveling with his wife and children, and cooking for his family (especially his infamous "Papa Burgers").
Dale was preceded in death by Gloria, his wife of 60 years, in 2019; and his sister, Donna Franklin Stanislaus in 1990.
Dale is survived by his brother, Richard Franklin of Huntsville, AL; his brother, William Franklin (Beth) of Longview, TX; and his five children, his daughter, Cindy Stephenson (Mike) of Puyallup, WA; his daughter, Becky Harper of Clarksville, TN; his daughter, Linda Franklin of Jackson, TN; his son, Rich Franklin (Cindie) of Seymour, TN; and his son, Todd Franklin (Leslie) of Murfreesboro, TN. Dale was an affectionate "Papa" to his thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by several adored nieces and nephews and long-time special family friends, Lori and Robert Stiegmann.
The family will receive friends and loved one s at a visitation to be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 9-10 a.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. with his cousin, Jim Franklin, officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, TN.
In lieu of flowers, Dale's children ask any tribute gift donations be made in memory of Dale Franklin to the Alzheimer's Association via its website act.alz.org.
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