Dalend (Dale) D. Rohde, 73, of Richland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on February 1, 1948, to the late Ertmann Rohde and Arline (Merkel) Travis.
Dale served in the United States Army from 1966-1970. He retired from Deaconess Hospital after 27 years of service, where he had worked as an electrician.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, LaVonne (Yeager) Rohde; his children, Danielle Wilson (Michael) of Rockport, Sasha Rohde of Bowling Green, KY, and Alison Rohde of Hardinsburg, KY; his grandchildren, Tony Wilson of Evansville and Elliott and Liam Wilson of Rockport; his sisters, Carmen Butler and Sue Savage; and his brothers, Earl and Armann Rohde.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Erlin Rohde.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport has been entrusted with care.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Brougher for his care and attention and the nurses and staff of Deaconess/VNA Hospice for all of their care and help. A special thank-you goes out to Christie, Elizabeth, Alaina, Laura and Aniessa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice or the charity of your choice.
Friends may leave a condolence for the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
