Dale F Rummel

Dale F. Rummel, 71, Bismarck, passed away May 21, 2017, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, after a lengthy illness. Dale was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm Thursday, May 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Cremation has taken place. Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 3:00 pm Thursday at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Dale was born on January 13, 1946, in Richardton, ND, to Frank and Margaret (Gallagher) Rummel. He received his education at St. Mary’s Grade School, high school at the Assumption Abbey, and college at the Assumption Abbey and Dickinson State. Dale married Geri Elis on December 27, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richardton, ND. Of that union, two children were born, Cary Dale Rummel and Darcie Marie (Rummel) Turner. Their main residence and true home was in Bismarck, ND. He started his career at the National Guard and the Army Reserve, where he steadfastly served for 29 years until his retirement. Dale was very proud of his career and took it very seriously, as he was proud of all those who serve and have served our country. Throughout the years, he made many close friends, and he valued those friendships dearly. Every spring, he would plant flowers for his wife to celebrate Mother’s Day and her birthday. It was an expression of his love and so she could look at all of the beautiful flowers. He is survived by his wife, Geri; his son, Cary (Robin), Moorhead, MN; his daughter, Darcie (Holden), Minneapolis, MN; his precious granddaughter, Alexa, Moorhead, MN; his sister, Irene (John) Hoff, Dickinson; his brothers-in-law, Joe (Dawn) Elis, Bismarck, Vern (Luella, deceased) Forster, Gladstone, and Bert (Irene) Elis, Hubbard, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margaret; his brothers, Loyd, Gilbert, and Frank, Jr.; his wife’s parents, Sebastian and Rose Mary (Dukart) Elis; and his beloved grandson, Zachary. Dale’s family wishes to extend special thanks to those who were such a support and comfort to Dale during his final days.