Dale Patch
April 11, 2013
Dale Patrick Patch, 62, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Vero Beach, FL. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 18, at 12:00 noon. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Dale was born on October 5, 1950, to Edmond “John” and Dorothy (Caffrey) Patch, in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Dowling High School and attended Simpson and Drake. He joined the Des Moines Police Academy in 1972, and held every rank as an officer until retirement as Chief in 2007. Dale served in various organizations over the years, as a member of the Iowa National Guard, President of the Iowa State Police Association, Iowa Police Chief’s Association, and DM Police Burial Association. He also dedicated his time to help craft child abuse legislation. In his spare time, Dale enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Julie, Kate, and Ryan (Kara) Patch; his mother, Dorothy; grandchildren, Vivian, Adele, Ken, and John; brothers, Brian (Ellen) and James (Mary) Patch; sisters, Janet Adams, Nancy (Dan) Bainter, and Teresa (Mike) Bruno; and many other family members and friends. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Edmond “John” Patch; his sister, Mary Patch; and his brother, John Patch.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Dale Patch Memorial Trust Fund at Des Moines Police Officers Credit Union, 423 E. Court, Des Moines, IA 50309. Funds will be distributed to the Iowa Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and a scholarship fund.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ken and Moira Welniak
04/18/2013
Ryan, Kara and Family-we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Jacki Ohm
04/18/2013
Karen,
We are sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
Peggy & Woody Fogle
04/18/2013
Karen & family,
We have so many fond memories of you and Dale. Our hearts go out to you all right now. Please know you are in our prayers. Although we can't be with you, consider yourselves hugged. A fair, loving, husband, father and grandfather was taken from you way too soon. We're so sorry.
Deb Hotchkiss
04/18/2013
Karen - I am sorry to hear about Dale's death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the heartfelt wishes and happy memories of your time together help you through this difficult time of grief.
Larry Smiley
04/18/2013
Karen,Dale and I worked in the same car for 8 years together,the best memories of my career.I have the most respect for him as a partner and a man.We will all miss him and my heart is heavy with sorrow for you and Family. Smiley
Dave and Ray Williamson
04/17/2013
Our thoughts are with the family. Chief Patch was a good man. We are thankful to have known and worked with him.
Bill & Terry Boggs
04/17/2013
Dale was always an inspiration during my career and he will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with you.
Lynn & Emma Mae Pruitt
04/16/2013
God's blessings to our cousin Karen and the rest of the family. Dale's accomplishments and his commitment to the police force are praise worthy indeed!
Leota Teale Lipovac
04/16/2013
I was very sorry to learn of Dale's death and can imagine the shock and loss you, his family, are experiencing. He was a kind and considerate individual as well as a good police officer and I am sure he will be welcomed into heaven by family who preceeded him as well as the open arms of his deceased brother officers.
Gerianne McLeod
04/16/2013
I know how much Dale loved and loves his family. There are never the right words to ease your hurting hearts but I am sending prayers of comfort on angel's wings. I am in New York but my heart will be in Iowa with you.
Maureen (Reenie) Kazmer
04/16/2013
My heart broke when I heard of Dale's unexpected passing. I send my love and hugs to the entire Patch family, especially Dorothy and Karen. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Reenie
Vicki Allendorf & Todd Kershner
04/16/2013
Jim , Mary and Family.
Our hearts go out to you today. As always you are in our prayers.
Love Todd and Vicki
Jan Thomas
04/16/2013
Dan & Nancy,
So sorry for the loss of your brother! God be with you!
Larry & Stephanie King
04/16/2013
Karen, Kate, Ryan and family, We were so saddened to hear about Dale. Due to both Larry and I being under the weather, we will not be able to make the service. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Hal & Carol Sayler
04/15/2013
Karen, Kate, Ryan, and family, We were so sad to hear about Dale. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you alot