Dale Aikey
January 5, 1953 ~ November 5, 2014
Dale L. Aikey age 61 of Plainfield, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly, with Rev. David Schatz celebrating the mass.
Friends may greet the family 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at the church in Waverly.
Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Dale Leonard Aikey was born January 5, 1953, in Waverly, IA, the son of Keith and Lenora (Colburn) Aikey. He attended school in Plainfield, and graduated from the Plainfield High School in 1971. Dale starting farming the family farm with his brother and dad where they milked cows and grew crops.
Dale was introduced to Barb Duncan, and the couple were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo. To this union one son and two daughters were born. Dale and Barb bought a farm together near Plainfield. Dale worked his farmland and also worked at IBP, which now is Tyson’s in Waterloo.
Dale enjoyed watching movies, hunting and fishing. He loved his 1066 Case International tractor.
Dale is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Melissa Aikey of Plainfield, IA, Janet Aikey of Plainfield, IA; one son, Mark Aikey of Plainfield, IA; mother, Lenora Aikey of Plainfield, IA; and a brother, Dean (Teresa) Aikey of Plainfield, IA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Keith in 1996.
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He was a nice guy to get along with he will be missed R.I.P Dale
I worked with Dale at Tyson. Just learned today that he had passed. So sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy. So nice and friendly. He was very proud of his family. Thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Mark always told stories about working with his dad on the farm. He talked about working on tractors, cutting wood, and hanging out with his dad. Mark always has a bright and happy smile on his face when he talks about his dad. We all love you Mark and are here for you no matter what! Just give us a call bud! Prayers to your family in this time of sorrow. Your dad will be truly missed.
Mark talked all the time about his dad and everyday he would come up to me and tell me that he helped his the night before with cutting wood. He loved Mark and his family so much and Mark would come to school so full of joy because him and his dad got to hang out after school and work together. We are here for you buddy. We love you Mark. We are all praying for you and your family.
My Dad was a good father to me. We messed around sometimes, we worked on the combine, corn picker, and changed oil together. Sometimes we did feed. I love dad very much. My dad is in heaven.
Janet, Sorry to hear about you Father, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
We remember the fun we had 40+ years ago playing volleyball every weekend in the summer. Several years later we would get together and play cards (500). We will keep those memories in our hearts. We watched Dale grow up, get married and have a family which he loved dearly. Our sympathy goes out to you all! Love, Gail & Geri Aikey
Prayers for your family
As a P.H.S.classmate of Dale, I was very sad to learn of your loss. I enjoyed all of you kids in school, and know what a big shock this must be to you all. My prayers and sympathy to your whole family. Sincerely, Twila (Deike) Dietz
Our thoughts and prayers are going out to your family. So sorry for your loss. Curt & Sandy Hansen
We are so shocked and saddened to read of Dale’s accident and death. We are praying for all of the family. Sending our sincere sympathy and prayers. Roger & Beth Swyter
I was so saddened to hear of Dale’s auto collision and the loss of his life. He was a very good man and took care of his family. He loved all of his family and worked hard to provide for them. He was always there to help with his children’s education and came to all your meetings and wanted the best for you. I remember him driving with all of you and helping you learn to drive. He was a super patient man and wanted you to be able to take care of yourselves. He was always willing to listen and to do whatever helped his children. What dedicated father and husband. My prayers go out to you and I hope you will rely on your Faith in the Lord to help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Randy Morris (Mr. Morris)
Janet sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this time.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
As a Tyson employee, I had the privilege to work and know Dale! He was the same at work as he was with his family… dedicated, hard working and always a joy! His faith and family always came first! He shared tears and joy with all of you. Your husband and dad will be greatly missed! My heartfelt sympathy with prayers and comfort.
I was deeply saddened to hear about your dad’s accident. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers! With deepest sympathy, Mrs. Laurie Masters
A 1971 classmate of Dale’s and neighbor. Sympathy to his family.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will be missed. My mother taught at N-P and got to know the kids. Hang in there and keep God with you!!