Dale J. Holcomb age 67 of Elmwood, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family, in the Township of Rock Elm, rural Elmwood.

Dale was born March 30, 1948 in Plum City.  He was the son of Elmer and Nora (Schutz) Holcomb and grew up on the family farm in the Township of Rock Elm, rural Elmwood.  Dale graduated from Elmwood High School in 1966.  After high school, Dale worked with his father and grandfather on the home farm.  Dale married Diann Gutting June 5, 1971 in Ellsworth.  After marriage they made their home on the family farm where they raised their family and Dale continued farming.

Besides working, Dale enjoyed snowmobiling, deer hunting, waterskiing and caring for his granddog, Alex but mostly he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Dale is survived by his wife Diann, five children, Kristina Holcomb of Elmwood; Danielle (Wyatt) Wathke of Eau Claire; Matthew (Jenny) of Elmwood; Michael (Brandi) of Elmwood; Charlie (Megan) of Elk Mound; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, Austin, Kadance, Miranda, Jace and Ruby; three sisters, his twin sister, Dorie (John) Hassel of Vadnais Heights, MN; Joyce (Jerry) Kendall of Elmwood; Janet (Jerry) Huebner of Ellsworth; a sister-in-law, Doris Ann Holcomb of Spooner, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Leroy.

A time of Gathering will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday April 25, 2015 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Elmwood.

Condolences

1. Pamela Fuhrman April 23, 2015, at 9:20pm

   Dear Dianne my thoughts and prays are with you at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in the many joyous memories that were shared over the years. My you find comfort in the loving arms of family and friends.

2. Cindy LaVaque April 22, 2015, at 6:41pm

   Kris,
   I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May memories comfort you in the difficult days ahead. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family

   Cindy~
   Berger Transfer

3. BJ Devine April 21, 2015, at 4:50pm

   Sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I send our sympathy.

4. Tom Mariette April 21, 2015, at 10:12am

   So sorry to hear of your loss.

5. Joe Robelia April 21, 2015, at 8:45am

   so sorry to hear of Dale's passing, he shall be missed

6. Mark & Randi Tolonen April 20, 2015, at 7:45pm

   We are so sorry to hear about Dale. We are thinking of all of you. We will be out of town Saturday, sending hugs to all.

7. Joe and Wanda Traynor April 20, 2015, at 11:14am

   So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Dale. I lived up on the corner, the Gibsons, when Dale and Doris were born, therefore going to school with LeRoy and Joyce. Remember when they came home from hospital, had to make a little closet for their bedroom to keep them warm as they were so little. Our prayers are with you at this hard time.

8. Jeanette Brunner April 20, 2015, at 6:28am

   My deepest sympathies going out to the Holcomb family. Have a lot of great memories spending time on the farm with the family. Thinking of you Krissy. I will be there for you on Saturday. Hugs!

9. Tarry & Karen Schuster April 19, 2015, at 11:50am

   Thoughts and prayers sent your way. Tarry has been reminiscing about all the good times, i.e. working on the farm with Dale.

10. Jim and Diana Hanvelt April 19, 2015, at 7:41am

    Dale you were a good neighbor and friend. May you rest in piece. Jim

11. Betty Hawkins April 18, 2015, at 2:10pm

    Dear Diann and family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Dale. He will be missed by all that knew him.

12. Betty Hawkins April 18, 2015, at 2:10pm

    Dear Diann and family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Dale. He will be missed by all that knew him.

13. Sharon K. Moritz April 18, 2015, at 10:39am

    Sending love to you, Diann. God bless you and your family.

14. Bob and Barb Freiberg April 18, 2015, at 10:00am

    Diann - Please know that our hearts are with you. Depend on our Lord to help you through this. Love to you and your family.

15. Julie Lee April 18, 2015, at 9:33am

    Charlie & Megan-
    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

16. curt and sue turner April 17, 2015, at 8:17pm

    So sorry for you loss hugs and prayers to you!

17. Joel and Barb Olson April 17, 2015, at 6:47pm

    Joel always enjoyed talking with Dale.
    You have our deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family
    God Bless

18. Donna Anderson April 17, 2015, at 5:59pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Diann please be strong and remember Dale always loved you and the kids....d

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