Dale Overland

Dale Overland, 88, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away January 31, 2015 at Park View Home in Woodville, Wisconsin.

Dale was born August 5, 1926 in Lanesboro to Melvin and Ida (Johnson) Overland.  When he was five years old the family moved to a farm in the Highland area where he began his education in the Grubtown school.  Dale attend Abrahamson School and Lanesboro High School.  Dale married Audrey Jean Engrav at the Highland Prairie Church on May 19, 1951.  Dale and Audrey were active members of the Elstad Lutheran Church. They farmed and had a beef and hog operation.

Dale will be remembered for his love of photography and the large collection of pictures he leaves behind.  He loved his life on farm and enjoyed eventing gadgets which could improve his operation.  He and Audrey traveled to Norway twice to meet relatives.

Dale  is survived by two sons, John (Virginia) Overland of Wilson, Wisconsin, and David (Kathy) Overland of Waseca; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.  Dale is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Audrey Jean, and his parents.

Funeral Services for Dale will be 11:00 AM Thursday February 5, 2015 at Elstad Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro with Rev. Audree Catalano officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2015  at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro.  Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services.  The committal service will be at the Elstad Cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in  Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com