Dale Wesley Dralle 68, of Gastonia, NC passed away on Saturday, December, 3, 2022. Dale was born on September 11, 1954 to Melvin (Bud) Wesley Dralle and Nina Parker Dralle of Plainfield, Illinois. Upon graduating from Plainfield High School he worked in the grocery industry for many years. He also drove a tow truck, working alongside his younger brother and father, and then returned to the grocery industry. 

Dale was a loving grandfather to three grandchildren, who he adored. He loved watching them dance, play sports, and any activity they could talk him into attending. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger, loved to talk with anyone that would listen and was great at making people laugh. He loved to garden with his wife and always dreamed of being a farmer.

Dale is survived by his loving wife, Anita Bingham Dralle; two children, Joy Wrenn (Shawn), Greg Dralle (Sarah); stepson, Jeff Issacs; three grandchildren, Abigayle Wrenn, Anna Dralle, Parker Dralle; two brothers, Doug Dralle (Micki), Todd Dralle(Jalayne), and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Dale is predeceased by his parents, Melvin (Bud) and Nina Dralle and stepdaughter, Donna Gayle Issacs.

He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.