Dale E. Struck

Dale E. Struck, 68, of Buffalo, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Genesis West Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in The Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Mortuary. Burial will be in Walcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Fire Department. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Dale was born on October 7, 1943 in Davenport, Iowa. He married Loann Rose Potter on July 26, 1969 in Davenport, Iowa. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2003. Dale was a Marine Corp Veteran having served two terms in Vietnam as well as several years in Japan. He retired from Nichols Aluminum after 34 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to travel and gamble. Survivors include fiancé of 7 years, Diane Clearman; mother, Nelda Meyer; siblings, Danny “Pete” (LaVetta) Meyer, Pam (Rick) Stoltenberg, Wendy (Herb) Carroll, Gale Wuestenberg, Randy “R” Meyer, Lonny Meyer, Jeff (Sarah) Meyer, and Scott Meyer; step-son Gary Van Aker; great grandson; three great granddaughters; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rudolph and Laverna Struck, wife Loann, brother Michael Struck, Step-father Ronald “Bill” Meyer, sister Debbra Meyer, and uncle Don Struck.