Dale Burkhouse Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dale Burkhouse of Bay Shore, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 17, 2026 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his grandchildren, James and Gwendolyn Burkhouse (Smith); his girlfriend Jenifer Burkhouse (Murphy); his children, Christopher Gast (Jennifer Lescher), Kelly Gast (Alan Timonen), Lisa Wolf, Nickolas Gast (Kate Griffith), Thomas Gast (Katherine Barshaw), Rebecca Gast (Marvin Kassabian), Andrew "Skip" Gast and Jenna Harry (Scott); his grandchildren, Theodore Harry, Ava, Amira and Kylie Rauvala; his siblings, Sharyn Zembower (Michael) and Douglas Burkhouse (Wendy Aikens); and his pets, Ambassador Fluffer Buddy and Lady Izabella. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Contributions and Service in furthering the goals and vision of GLATA" as well as the prestigious Captain of the Great Lakes Award for his exemplary service leadership, professionalism, and contributions to the GLATA membership.
