Dale Francis Meitl, 63, passed away on February 4, 2024. Dale was born on June 30, 1960, to Walter and Rosella (Bange) Meitl in Colby, KS.
Dale grew up on the family farm south of Oberlin and attended Leoville and Oberlin Elementary Schools and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1978. After high school Dale went to Colby Community College and received an Associates of Arts Degree. Then he attended Fort Hays State University to study Art Education. After Fort Hays, Dale enrolled for a short time at Conception Seminary in Conception, MO.
Dale had many jobs in his life from construction, nursing home maintenance, lawn care, and many others. But Dale loved art, any type of art. He loved to draw in pencil, colored pencil, ink, and all kinds of paint. While at Fort Hays the Denver Zoo decided to purchase three of Dale’s art pieces and printed them on shirts that the zoo would sell. Dale had many pieces of art, but one piece was extra special to him, and it was called “The Passion”. “The Passion” was sold statewide, nationwide, worldwide and can be seen in Catholic Magazines.
Dale was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for 45 years. Dale’s road through life was tough but he always kept a strong faith in God.
Dale is survived by mother: Rosella Meitl; brothers: Charlie (Debbie) Meitl, Gary (Tina) Meitl, and Carl (Stephanie) Meitl; sisters: Joyce (Robert) Miller and Karen (Shawn) Dooley; he is also survived by 4 nephews, 8 nieces, and many extended family and friends. Dale was preceded by his grandparents, father: Walter Meitl; 4 infant siblings and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on February 9, 2024 from 1:00-7:00PM at Plumer – Gobber Funeral Home, with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00PM. A Rosary will be held at 7:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oberlin, KS at 10:30AM. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leoville, KS. Memorial contribution may be made out to the Dale Meitl Memorial Fund. Condolence can be left at www.plumergobber.com.
