CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SCATTERING OF CREMAINS CEREMONY

Dale Eppenberger, 76, Coon Rapids, died Monday, October 19, 2020, in Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus, due to COVID-19. He was born on May 27, 1944, to Thomas and Viola Eppenberger at their home in Wagner Twp., Aitkin County. Dale attended school in McGrath where he enjoyed his love of playing football and graduated in 1963. He began his hard work ethic by helping many of the farmers in the Wagner Twp. area. Dale worked for a short time at a packing plant in St. Peter and later at Northland Ski Company in St. Paul. On January 9, 1965, Dale married Lorraine Good and to this union three children were born. In 1966, Dale began a 37 ½ year career at Ford Motor Company in St. Paul and was a member of UAW Local 879. Dale lived in Lino Lakes/Circle Pines area for much of his life. On September 12, 2014, Dale married Sally Nelson. Dale enjoyed dancing throughout his life whether it was polka, country, ballroom, Latin, or competition. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, traveling to AZ and FL, and most recently took up golf and loved learning the game. Dale's greatest love was attending sporting events of his grandchildren. He will truly be remembered for his big heart, caring for others, hard work ethic, and helping others with their projects.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Viola Eppenberger; a sister: Irene Couture; and a granddaughter: Kaylie.

Dale will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sally; three children: Brad (Janet) Eppenberger; Brenda (Rob) Weaver; and Bryon (Nancy) Eppenberger and their mom: Lorraine Eppenberger; nine grandchildren: Jessica, Cassidy, Jarad, Shane, Matthew, Blake, Caitlin, Tyler, and Sydney; sister: Sandy (Larry) Schoenrock; Sally's daughters: Tracy (James) DeLong and Tamara (Robert) Jones; 5-step grandchildren: Danielle, Casey, Grace, Rachel, and Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

It was Dale's wishes to be cremated and have some of his cremains be spread near his deer hunting stand where he truly loved to be.

The family will be gathering to facilitate the spreading of his cremains by his deer hunting stand on Monday, June 14, 2021.  Following that gathering, there will be a public Celebration of Life on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 1-4 PM at the Larry and Sandy Schoenrock residence, 14099 - 120th Place, Finlayson, MN where friends and family will gather to have lunch, fellowship, and share stories.

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.