Wilbur "Dale" Aldrich
October 8, 1939 - December 19, 2020
Wilbur “Dale” Aldrich, age 81 of Clare, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Dale was born the son of the late Wilbur and Beatrice (Shaw) Aldrich on October 8, 1939 in Blanchard. He was united in marriage to Joyce Allen on May 22, 1960 in Farwell. Dale was a lifelong resident of the Central Michigan area; he had worked as a Machinist. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle as well as tending to his bee hives and producing maple syrup. Dale is survived by his wife, Joyce; children Diane (Tim) Ackley of Holt and Steven (Tammy) Aldrich of Riverdale; two sisters Alice Badillo of Blanchard and Doris (Rex) Shaw of Tennessee; four grandchildren: Jasmine, Ariel, and Mariah Aldrich, and Nick Ackley; as well as 3 great grandchildren. Dale was predeceased by his son Brian Dale Aldrich. Cremation has taken place and was arranged by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Autism Speaks (autismspeaks.org). On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com
Wilbur “Dale” Aldrich, age 81 of Clare, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Dale was born the son of the late Wilbur and Beatrice (Shaw) Aldrich on October 8, 1939 in Blanchard.... View Obituary & Service Information