Dale Allen Engel was born March 21, 1943, in Friend, Nebraska, the son of Wes and Irene (Gibson) Engel. He graduated from Friend High School 1961. He was honored as a football all-state end in the state of Nebraska.
After high school Dale graduated Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln Nebraska 1965. Dale then graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic 1969, playing basketball on a scholarship while receiving a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
After graduating from Palmer College, he stayed as an instructor. Dale married Betty Westlund in 1970 while teaching at Palmer College. Having an itch to have a chiropractic office, they moved to Clarion, lowa, to have his first chiropractic office.
After several years in Clarion the Engels decided to make a change and moved his chiropractic office to Agency, lowa. After several years in Agency they moved to Kalona and owned and operated a health food store for many years. Selling the store to semi-retire, he worked a number of years part-time at Organic Greens after which he totally retired.
Dale passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Parkview Home in Mt. Pleasant at the age of 80.
Survivors include his wife; a brother: Arvon; a sister: Sharon; and several nephews, nieces and their families.
Proceeding in death were his parents.
Yoder-Powell Funeral Home is caring for Dale Engel and his family.
