DALKE, Denis R.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, January 07, 2012 Denis R. Dalke, 73, of Prescott, Ariz., born March 8, 1938, in Tracy, Minn., passed away Jan. 5, 2012. Services will be 11 a.m. Jan. 13, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Prescott. Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. ~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, January 09, 2012 Denis R. Dalke March 8, 1938 - Jan. 5, 2012 Family and friends are mourning the loss of Denis R. Dalke. He died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the age of 73 with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Denis was born in Tracy, Minn., to Victor L. Dalke and Dorothy E. (Krueger) Dalke, the second son of five children. The family moved to Prescott, Ariz., when Denis was three years of age. He attended St. Joseph's Academy, graduating in 1956. He became a sheet metal journeyman in 1962. He worked for various heating and air conditioning companies over the years, Glau Gas Co., HAVCO, Adobe Air, Temp Control and Yavapai Plumbing & Electrical. He retired from YPE in 2006. He had many varied interests during his lifetime. He taught hunter education safety to many youths and adults in Yavapai county. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Sheet Metal Workers of America and was a member and a chief of the Smoki People. If something was broken or would not work, he was always able to get it repaired. He was innovative and gifted in plying his trade. He loved to fish and especially hunt. He was always looking forward to the next hunting season. Denis is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon; and his three children Denise (Manuel) Heredia of Prescott Valley, Grant Dalke of Mesa and Camille (Scott) Johnson of Tucson; three grandchildren, Trevor, Simon and Delilah Johnson. He is also survived by brothers Carter Dalke of Sun Valley, Nev., Vincent Dalke of Prescott; sisters Catherine Hartin of Apache Junction and Rita Crawford of Tempe; plus numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Drew; and his parents. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to Hospice Family Care, 100 Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301. A funeral mass will be at the Sacred Heart Church, Flurry Ave., on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. You are invited to log onto www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Denis' guest book, share a memory with the family and view a tribute to him. Information provided by survivors.
Posted by Sharla on January 08, 2012

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