Dale Gaines

Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 11, 2008

Dale Joseph Gaines, age 57, of Wells, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland. Memorial services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, with visitation running two hours prior to the service. The Rev. Eugene Stenzel will officiate and burial will be in the St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Wells.
Dale Joseph Gaines was born March 22, 1951, the son of Melvin and Marjorie (Mosser) Gaines. He was married to Deb Zernechel for 18 years, until 1991 when they divorced. Dale enjoyed spending time with his friends, dancing, playing cards, gardening and riding in his ’65 Chevy.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Marjorie Gaines.
He is survived by his daughter Erin Mullaly (and special friend Jesse Keck) of Waseca; sister Julie Johnson of Wells; nieces Leslie Fishbein of Plymouth, and Megan Johnson of Los Angeles; great-niece Lexi Fishbein and great-nephew Jack Fishbein, both of Plymouth; two aunts, many cousins and many special friends.