Floyd Dale Seals

January 22, 1945 - August 17, 2017

Floyd "Dale" Seals, 72, of Hale, Missouri, passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home. Dale was born on January 22, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa, to Floyd Tom and Marjorie Seals. He graduated in 1963 from Brookfield High School. He then joined the Army and completed a tour of duty in Korea. After his discharge from the Army, he was employed by Pittsburg Des Moines Steel as a "tankie". He then became a member of Local 83 and continued as a boilermaker until his retirement in 2006. Dale enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, gardening, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evie; daughter Trish (Chris) Gladbach of Mendon, Missouri; son Chad (Amy) Seals of Marceline, Missouri; his grandchildren Seth, Fallon and Quinn Gladbach; McKinley, Taegan and Maverick Seals; Caleb Barrick; Rachel Johnson and former daughter in law Kelly Seals of Mendon, Missouri; one sister, Sandra Bagley of Sedalia, Missouri and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers in law: Steve Bagley and Patrick Wippler. A private burial service will be held at the Veteran's Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held at the family home in the evening on September 9, 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Shirkey Hospice, Richmond, Missouri.