Dale Needham

Dale J. Needham, 83, formerly of Cedar Rapids and La Crosse, WI, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Arbor Springs Nursing Home in West Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 18 at 1 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in La Crosse, WI with Rev. Peter Raj officiating. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in La Crosse, WI. Friends may call at the church Thursday from 12 Noon until the time of services.

Dale was born January 9, 1935 in Waukon to Bartley and Katherine (Sweeney) Needham, Sr. Dale attended Waukon area schools and married Catherine Hall December 27, 1958 in St. Thomas More Catholic Church in La Crosse, WI. Dale had worked at the Cedar Rapids Airport for 36 years until retiring. He was also involved in home development and the auto industry and just enjoyed staying busy.

He is survived by four nieces and nephews, Kay (Chuck) Gifford, Jim (Bev) Needham, Deb Broll and Mike (Bridget) Needham; and nieces and nephews on Catherine’s side. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, in 2001; a brother, Bart; and his parents.

The Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse, WI is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com.