Dale Norman Mangskau

Dale Norman Mangskau was born on June 7, 1930 to Norman and Marcella (Donahue) Mangskau in Albert Lea.  He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1948.  Dale enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, serving for 33 years.  He served in active duty during the Korean War and then continued in the National Guard, retiring in 1982 as Colonel. On September 1, 1949 Dale was married to Beverley Haugen Nelson in Albert Lea.  On July 30, 1966 Dale was united in marriage to Patricia Lampman Brech.  Dale worked as the Assistant General Manager of Operations at Freeborn Mower Coop Services for 44 years.  He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, American Legion, Eagles, Moose Lodge and Clover Leaf Lions.  Dale was a very active member of the community, serving on the board of directors for Freeborn/Mower Coop Service and Dairyland Power Coop, as President of the Hillcrest Cemetery board and was also a Red Cross instructor and instructor trainer. Dale enjoyed camping, fishing, visiting with family and taking naps with Sir Benson.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all including his dog, Sir Benson.  

Survivors include his wife, Patricia; sons, Steven (Julie) Mangskau of Florida and Bradley Mangskau of Albert Lea; stepson, James (Darcy) Brech of Albert Lea; stepdaughter, Tamra (Jerry) Redig of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Cassie Matthies, Corey Amanson, Nickolas Mangskau, Amanda Brech, Ryan Brech, Elizabeth Brech and Luke Brech; great-grandchildren, Lynden, Ava, Brookelyn, Abby, step-grandchildren; step great-grandchildren; and brother, Roger (Lee) Mangskau of Cires, CA.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Marcella Mangskau and stepson, Mark Brech.