Dale Sargent

Dale Sargent, 74, passed away, unexpectedly, in Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints, on Monday, January 7, 2013. He was born in Racine on January 9, 1938, the son of the late Floyd and Alice (nee: Cornwell) Sargent.

Mr. Sargent was a partner in Motor Specialty Inc. where he had been employed for over 56 years. On October 1, 1960, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Joan Lund, who preceded him in death on May 19, 1992.  He was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, where he had been an usher for many years. Mr. Sargent enjoyed golfing and was an avid bowler; bowling many years at Castle Lanes.

Surviving are his children; Janice Reynolds, of Racine, Julie Montee, of La Crosse, and Phillip (Kris) Sargent, of Muscatine, IA; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy Sullivan, Kathryn Sullivan, Adam Montee, Sarah Montee, and Zachary Sargent; brothers and sisters, Charles Sargent, Geri Rannow, both of Racine, Arlene (Tim) Nelson, of St. Germaine, WI, Shirley (Don) Kerkman, Bruce (Sue) Sargent, Dennis (Nancy) Sargent, all of Racine, Kerry Sargent, of Las Vegas, NV; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, David Keiser, and Carolyn Bass, both of Racine, and Lynn Marie Lund, of La Crosse. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and co-workers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Erik Sullivan, and brother, Randall Sargent.

His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, January 11^th, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Elias Nasari officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, January 10^th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the funeral home on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to be directed to Cops for Kids or the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.