Dale G. Ball, 85, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Harmony Care Center in Dubuque.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Mike Timmerman officiating. The burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Dale was born December 5th, 1939, in Dubuque, IA, to Irvin and Dorothy (Dausener) Ball. He served in the US Navy 1959-1961 followed by seven years in the Navy Reserves.

He was always cracking jokes, Dale was a huge Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time at the casino.

Dale is survived by his special cousins, Dana (Dale Winter) VanOstrand and Laura (Jay) Leigh, who is also his Goddaughter, along with many other cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Harmony Care Center, especially Tammy; also to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Kelly for their exceptional care of Dale.