Charles "Chuck" Dales
June 27, 2014
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Charles “Chuck” Dales, 85, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014. He was born February 19, 1929 to Logan David and Iola Faye Dales in Persia, Iowa. Chuck proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He worked in Law Enforcement as a Polk County Deputy Sheriff, Police Chief of Pleasant Hill and Police Chief of Centerville and retired as an Investigator for the State Of Iowa. He was a member of the Chief’s of Police Association, Painter’s Union, Altoona Masonic Lodge, the Za Ga Zig Shrine the American Legion and the Polk County Sheriff’s Posse. Chuck enjoyed fishing, camping and remodeling.
He is survived by his wife, Dee Dales:; his children, Mike (Linda) Dales, Barb Malone, Ken (Lois) Dales, Larry (Shelley) Dales; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 11 great- great- grandchildren ; his siblings, Lyle (Mayrene) Dales, Lloyd (Betty) Dales and Susan (Mark) Goslin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James , son-in-law, Walt Malone and daughter-in-law, Emily Dales
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th Street in Des Moines. Burial with military honors will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Charles.
On-line condolences to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jane Baer
07/09/2014
So sorry for your loss. I and my whole family loved him very much, he helped us more than we were able to tell him. We are praying for you. Thank you for sharing him with us 25 Baers in California.
Cheryl Jones-Egger
07/01/2014
So sorry for your loss. May you find great comfort in memories you have of your Father. Prayers of comfort to your family.
Keith and Loretta Greiner
07/01/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you remember your dad. He did a lot of good for a lot of people!
Scott Leighter
07/01/2014
Kenny, Barb and family;
I am sorry for your loss. In addition to having the pleasure of working with both of you; I also had interactions years ago with your father. He was a great man... Having a family like yours that dedicated so many years of service to their towns,state and country is something to be proud of.
My thoughts are with you and your families... Take Care,
Scott
Zemo
06/30/2014
Dee and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Chuck was a great Chief, my boss , and my friend.
Rest in peace Chief
Dan Charleston
06/30/2014
Praying for his family as they reflect on a great father, husband, veteran, law enforcement professional and citizen. Well done Sir, I hope to meet you soon at the eastern gate. Thank-you for raising such a great son whom I know as a good friend.
Paula Allen (niece of Jim & Carolyn Dahlberg)
06/30/2014
So sorry for your loss. I met Chuck as a teenager and he helped change the trajectory of my life dramatically. I would not be the happy, healthy person I am today if our paths had never crossed. Prayers for peace to the family.