Dale Ellsworth Burns Obituary

The passing of Dale Ellsworth Burns of Red Oak, Iowa, born in Jefferson, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 25, 2025 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dale Ellsworth Burns to show support.

As Dale departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Dale may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Dale leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Burns and Martha Burns (Young); and his sister Pamela McKinley. He is survived by: his siblings, Patty Long of Elliott, Paula Forward of Red Oak, Iowa and Frank Burns (Aubrey) of Red Oak, Iowa. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

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“R.I.P DALE, MY SYMPATHIES TO HIS WIFE KATHY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY”

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