Dale R Drexler

Oregon, IL, Dale R. Drexler, age 69, loving husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday September 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. Dale is the son of Roderick & Marjorie (Elliott) Drexler. Dale graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Dale married Sandy Samsel in June of 1984. He enjoyed his kids, grandkids, family and friends, and really enjoyed his snowbird friends, spending his winters with them in Florida. Dale joined the US Army and served his country for 3 years, lifetime member of the American Legion Post 83 and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He retired from the State of Illinois DNR after 20 years and retired from driving school bus after 20+ years. Dale served on the Pine Creek Township Board for the past 20+years. He and Sandy attended Cornerstone Family Church (Formerly the Byron Baptist) in Byron, IL. Dale will be sadly missed by his family and all whose lives he touched. Dale is survived by his wife; daughter: Diane (Jeff) Marsh, Freeport, IL; son: Douglas (Terra) Drexler, Polo, IL; Step Children: Michael (Melissa) Smith, Iowa; Cody (Desa) Smith, Sterling, IL; and Jodi (Matt) Whitlock, Byron, IL; 14 grandchildren; Sisters: Jeannine (Don) Price, Mt. Morris, IL and Marcia (Mike) Fry, Oregon, IL. Dale is preceded in death by his Parents. Visitation will be held Saturday October 8, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with a celebration of life at 11:30 A.M. at the Cornerstone Family Church, Byron, IL with Pastor Randy Snider officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated.