Racine – Dale Axel Meldgaard, age 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Dale was born in Racine on June 12, 1939 to the late Axel and Eleanor (nee: Petersen) Meldgaard. He graduated from Washington Park High School. He proudly served our country with the United States Air National Guard. Dale was employed by several printing companies throughout his career, retiring as a Chief Executive Officer.

With a love for music, Dale was accomplished in brass instruments, especially the French horn. He also played bugle in the Boys of '76 and Racine Scouts drum corps. Dale enjoyed gardening and sharing his master carpentry skills on projects for others. Above all, Dale loved spending time with his family. They were his everything.

Surviving are his children, Brenda (Patrick) Taggart, Dana (Gabriel Leverance) Meldgaard, Damian Meldgaard, Deven Meldgaard & Dustin (Jenna) Meldgaard; grandchildren, Lauren & Patrick Taggart; Leanore, Jaiden & Kai Axel Morgan; and Tobin Meldgaard; brother, Glen (Donna) Meldgaard; favorite niece, Kiersten Gruen; former wife & forever friend, Sally (nee: Markson) Meldgaard; mother of Dana, Damian, Deven & Dustin, Diana Lindner; other special relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a grandson, Axel William Cotton.

Services for Dale will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link at https://youtu.be/PbAlFO3W_CQ on Friday beginning at 4:45 pm (service will start at 5 pm). Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. In memory of Dale, offer a kind deed to someone in need.