Obituary of Dale Ronald Bache'

Dale Ronald Bache, 84, of Brighton, MI passed away on June 5th due to complications from heart and kidney failure. Dale was born March 15th, 1932 in Detroit, MI and graduated from Redford High School. He enlisted in the army with his best friend in 1952 and served as a helicopter mechanic during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, Dale married Alice (Sweetman) on September 11, 1954 and then began a lengthy career in the automotive industry, while simultaneously pursuing his engineering degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology. Dale and Alice celebrated their 61st anniversary last fall, a marriage that resulted in four children: Dale (Kathy) of South Lyon, Brad of Schoolcraft, Linda (Yvette) of Chicago, and Lance (Kendra) of Austin, TX, and five grandchildren: Kelly, Bradley, Matt, Michelle and Madison. Dale always said his greatest pleasure in life was playing with the children and attending their sporting events. Dale retired from Ford in 1996 and he and Alice enjoyed an active second life of travel, senior volleyball, euchre leagues and family parties, in addition to their life-long involvement in bowling leagues. Dale also continued his childhood love of fishing (usually with the kids or his brother Bob) and in mid-life also developed an affection for golf. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Hilda (Greilich) and Albert Bache, and siblings Albert, Bob, Norma, and grandson Bradley. A celebration of life will be held from 1pm-5pm at the Upper Peninsula Club on Sunday June 12th with 2pm Eulogy, luncheon to follow. Address is 10770 Calumet Road in Whitmore Lake. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation can send to Special Olympics Michigan, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859 and please note on check 'in memoriam of Dale Bache'.