Dale Gene `Chub` Klingenmeyer

Dale Gene Klingenmeyer - On December 7, 2023, ”Chub” left his suffering behind. Chub was born July 19, 1937 to Lawrence and Wanda (Meske) Klingenmeyer. He attended grade school at McCoy School in the Town of Freedom. He attended Baraboo High School graduating in 1955.

Shortly after graduation, he began working for North Central Airlines and finished his forty-one year career with Delta Airlines.

In 1961, he was called to active duty with the Wisconsin National Guard during the Cuban Crisis, spending his time at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Chub is survived by his wife of 60 years, Verla; his two sons, Dan (wife Colleen), and Craig “Chub” (fiancé Sara); two grandchildren, Alex (wife Haley) and Mattie; his brother, Dennis (Geraldine), and sisters-in-law, Mary Frances, Mary, and Andrea. He had several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Duane, Darrell, Larry, and Gary "Butch", and sister-in-law, Kay.

There will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Hall, North Freedom on December 30, 2023 from 1-4 PM. Donations may made to the North Freedom Fire Department, Agrace Hospice, the Sauk County Humane Society, or the charity of your choice.