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Dale Lach Obituary

Lach, Dale A. beloved husband of Susan (nee Knurek), loving father of Kristen, dear son of Louise (nee Kaminski) and the late Leo, dear brother of Michael (Alyce) and Madeleine, cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, to Our Lady of Peace Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. in lieu of flowers, donations to the Off the Street Club, 25 North Karlov Ave., Chicago, IL, 60624, appreciated. 630-852-3595.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 29, 2003.

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Lawrence Bretzing

July 12, 2018

I could not believe that Dale had passed in 2003. I moved to Florida in 1975 and
we lost track of each other..Dale was able to place me in my first job at CNA insurance back in 1971. we both attended St. Ignatius and we played on several sport teams together...

Tim Kaspar

September 7, 2003

Susan and Kristin,



Debbie and I were deeply saddened to learn of Dale's sudden passing. When we think of Dale we think of life, not death. I think back to all the great memories of Dale: rooming with him at St. Mary's College both on and off campus, with some really wild times. Flag football, ice hockey, basketball - the list goes on. There never was a sports trivia question that Dale couldn't answer. I remember the floor hockey games in Chicago with Dale, Bear, Danny and the cast of characters. Pizza at Salerno's. But the best memory of Dale is what a great friend he was, always caring, always sharing whatever he had, always treating people with respect, always living life to the fullest.

Susan and Kristin, we cannot begin to imagine your pain and sorrow. Please take some measure of comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always remember how Dale lived, and that he is loved and missed by many. God be with both of you in this difficult time.

We send our love, Tim and Debbie Kaspar

Chet, Kathy,& Luke Simcoe

August 29, 2003

Looking back on the fondest memories of my cousin,

we offer our most sincere sympathy

and wish we could be there in person.

August 29, 2003

Sue and Family,



You are in our prayers as we remember Dale as a loving husband and father.



The Fedor Family

Oak Lawn

Ron Gonser

August 29, 2003

I'am so sorry and was, and continue to be, so sad to hear of Dale's sudden death. What I rembember most-how he could talk to anyone-especially about sports. My prayers to Susan and Kristin.

Bob Boyer

August 29, 2003

I'll miss you buddy. We always looked forward so much to our Vegas trips, and the way we both loved it. It's just never going to be the same. See what you can do to help the Cubs, OK? When they do finally win, I'll have a coke, easy ice, for you. God bless you, my dear friend.

Diana Sturlis

August 29, 2003

Susan and Kristin,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Dale was such a vibrant animated man that appeared to enjoy life to the fullest. I was glad to have known him and he will surely be missed.

Sincerely,

The Sturlis Family

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