He was born November 26, 1954 in Pekin, IL to Paul and Mildred (Garrison) Pennock. He married Yolanda Lingenfelter in 1981.
Surviving are his parents of East Peoria; two children Andrew and Katrina Pennock of Peoria; two sisters, Doris Lunsford of East Peoria and Sharon Conaway of Marquette Heights; two brothers, Boyd (Becky) Pennock of Creve Coeur and Troy (Julie) Pennock of Tiskilwa, IL.
He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Walter and Florence Pennock and his maternal grandparents, Alfred and Nettie Garrison.
Dale served in the U.S. Navy and attended Oak Grove Bible Church in East Peoria. He worked as a Mechanic for several area business including Ray Dennison Chevrolet in Pekin, Scheirer Buick in Pekin and last for Peoria Charter Coach in Peoria and Urbana.
At a young age Dale got involved in motorcross with his two brothers and nephew, traveling all over the state of Illinois. He took Okinawan Karate, achieving a green belt. Dale also enjoyed mountain biking and camping. He loved throwing Halloween parties for many years and was the king of the grill, smoker and fryer.
A service will be on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. A second funeral service will be Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at Bourbon Assembly of God Church in Bourbon. Burial to follow the service at Bourbon Cemetery in Bourbon, MO.
Memorials may be made to T.A.P.S. or the American Cancer Society. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
