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      Dale A. Nungesser, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home.

      He was born on July 18, 1936, in rural Pocahontas, IL, to Louis and Ethel (nee Ambuehl) Nungesser.

      Dale attended Harned one room school and graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1953. He helped and worked on the family farm and in 1957, Dale joined the United States Army with duty in France, until his discharge in 1959. In 1960, he started working for Highland Motor Service, later E. F. Express, for 37 years. In retirement, Dale worked 8 years for G&S Freight.

      He was an antique tool collector and enjoyed going to auctions, flea markets, and garage sales. Dale adored his grandchildren and loved attending their different activities.

      Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ethel Nungesser; sisters, Nina (Gene) Hosto, Marlene (Clarence) Goestenkors; and brother, Marius (Sandy) Nungesser.

      He is survived by his special friend of many years, Rita Schlarmann, Trenton, IL; children, Kathy Gaines, Collinsville, IL, Brian (Anna) Nungesser, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Andrew (Xiuqi) Nungesser, New York, Leah (Jacob) Strackeljahn, Highland, IL, Dylan Sparrowk, Granite City, IL; great grandchildren, Eleanor Strackeljahn, Highland, IL, Vera Strackeljahn, Highland, IL; siblings, Roger (Bonnie) Nungesser, Edwardsville, IL, Curtis (Chris) Nungesser, Highland, IL, and Noreen (Keith) Koch, Highland, IL.

      Memorial donations may be made to the Metro East Humane Society of Highland.

      Private services will be held.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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    1. June M Yann / August 6, 2024 at 2:46 pm

      My sympathy to the Family and Loved Ones.. Peace be with you my Friend, may God wrap his loving army around you. June Yann

    2. Dennis Buchmiller / August 6, 2024 at 3:13 pm

      I “Jeep” driving a tractor in the field that bordered my uncle Freeman’s field. I was about 10 at the time and was making 25-cents an hour. He and I sat under a shade tree on the property line and ate our lunch. He was a very nice guy. I also remember being at the family farm house when their house burned down. He had a tin can with silver dollars inside the house. When he was able to find the can in the ruins, he found out that some of the coins had melted together.

    3. Mary DiRie / August 6, 2024 at 4:14 pm

      Jeep as I knew was my sister Denise Godfather. Going to miss him. My prayers are with the family. Sorry for your loss and sending 🙏 to the family

    4. Pat Nungesser / August 8, 2024 at 12:48 pm

      Sorry for your loss. Jeep and Rita always came to the Nungesser family reunions. Will miss gim

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