Dale honorably served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. Dale later started his own business and was the owner/operator for A-1 tree service. Dale was a Sportsmen Club member for 40 years, he enjoyed tinkering with his tools, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. Dale was a dog lover and enjoyed Christmas lights.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirleen Mae, nee Driver, Crowl; his grandparents; his cousin Robert Shields, and three uncles, Clarence Driver, Robert Driver, and Harold, Driver.
Surviving are his wife Sharon, nee Kessler Woodruff;
a daughter, Angie (Scott) Spencer;
two grandchildren, Katelyn and Dylan Spencer.
his father, Art Crowl;
three siblings, David L. Woodruff, Melissa (Jim) Zitta, and Dean (Karen) Crowl;
a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jan and Jeff Jones;
and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Burial with full military honors will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.