Dale David Stiemsma

Dale David Stiemsma, age 82, of Richland died at home on April 22, 2022. He was born February 8, 1940 in Delton, Michigan and graduated from Delton Kellogg Schools and Western Michigan University.

Dale married Mary Ann Love on April 21, 1961. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son, Jeffery; daughter, Julie (Craig) Kragt; grandson, Mason Kragt; granddaughter, Josie Kragt; sisters-in-law, Dixie Stiemsma and Norma Schuster; and many nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mamie Stiemsma; brothers, Alvin, Jerry & Kenneth; and sister, Sylvia.

After graduation from college, Dale was a veterinary medical representative for Norden Laboratories. In 1983, he purchased the basement waterproofing company, B-Dry System of SW Michigan, where he, Mary Ann and Jeff operated until his retirement in 2013.

Dale has been a life-long member of the Christian Reformed and Reformed Church, where he served as deacon and elder.

Dale would say his biggest accomplishment was building his hunting cabin in Doster, using the logs from pine tree saplings that he and his father had planted many years before. He enjoyed deer hunting, golf, gardening, feeding wild birds, and spending time with family.

There will be a memorial service with Pastor Craig Gilbert officiating at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14th with a visitation and light refreshments following the service. Contributions in Dale's honor can be made to Haven Reformed Church or Operation SMILE.

The family has created a beautiful photo slideshow and it may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/709528413.