Dale Klotz, age 49, of 709 14th Avenue, Menominee, died unexpectedly Saturday January 20, 2007 at the Aurora Bay Care Hospital in Green Bay.

Dale was born July 30, 1957, in Escanaba, the son of Joseph and Carol (Tolman) Klotz. He was raised in Gladstone and attended and graduated from the Gladstone Senior High School.

Following high school, Dale went on to serve in the United State Navy. He eventually returned to Michigan working various jobs throughout his life before gaining employment for the Enstrom Helicopter Corp. working as a parts inspector in the quality control department. Dale was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and riding motorcycles. In addition, Dale enjoyed cheering for the Green Bay Packers and collecting coins. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include, Dale’s mother, Carol;

1 Son: Chad Klotz of Perkins, MI

3 Brothers: David (Ingrid) Klotz of Brampton, MI; William (Tammy) Klotz of Gladstone, MI; Allen (Debbie) Klotz of Gladstone, MI

4 Sisters: Caroline (James) Moulds of Gladstone, MI; Cynthia Daigneault of Escanaba, MI; Bonnie Weiss of Colorado Springs, CO; Brenda (David) Hereau of Gladstone, MI

Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his father Joseph, infant sister Marylou and nephew Michael Richards.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Dale Klotz will follow visitation, at 4:00PM, at the Skradski Funeral Home, with Pastor William Rafuse of the Congregational Church of Rapid River officiating. Luncheon will follow funeral services. Memorial contributions in Dale’s name may be directed to the Klotz family for an educational fund to be established at a later date for Dale’s son Chad. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Klotz family with arrangements.