He was born to the late Fred and Agatha (Wyent) Henrichs April 7, 1934 in Lena. Dale married the former Jean Shallow in June of 1955. He was employed by OMC Evinrude in Milwaukee for 40 years. Dale belonged to AFL-CIO Local 1302 Union of Milwaukee. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Lena.
Surviving are his wife, Jean; three sons, Dan (Sara) Henrichs, Lena; Dave and Ken Henrichs, both of Milwaukee; one daughter, Ann (special friend Steve Skwierawski), Milwaukee; two grandchildren, John and Jenna; two sisters, Darlene Rierdon, Louisville, KY; Diane (Marvin) Lotter, Menomonee Falls, two brothers, Russell (Linda) Henrichs, Wausaukee; and Tom (Mary) Henrichs, Talbott, TN; and many nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Jean; brothers, Alfred and Loyal; brother-in-law, Rollyn Rierdon; nephew, Randy Henrichs and a special nephew, Marty Shallow.
Friends may call at the Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Lena, Tuesday, April 18, 2000 from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. also at the funeral home. Parish Vigil Service 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Lena at 11 a.m. with Father Frank Schrage officiating. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Lena.