MINGER, Dale T. - 1920-2012

MINGER, ERICKSON, STRUSS, STRUDTHOFF, OLAUGHLIN

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 6/16/2018 at 17:28:28

SOURCE: BURNHAM-WOOD & S.K. ROGERS FUNERAL HOMES
Contributor: Connie Ellis (Not related)

Funeral services for Dale T. Minger were held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Wadena Community Church in Wadena, Iowa. Rusty Phillips officiated. Interment was with Military Funeral Honors conducted by the Wadena American Legion Post #631.

Dale T. Minger, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2012 to Glen and Elizabeth (Erickson) Minger. He attended country school through the 8th grade, Wadena High School, and Upper Iowa University. After a fifty year lapse, he returned to Upper Iowa and earned a college degree. Dale was a member of the Wadena Community Church. He married Olive "Ollie" Struss. They did not have any children.

Dale was a great farmer. During the Great Depression he worked hard with the government funded CCC Boys helping clean an island on the Mississippi River. The money he earned he gave to his parents to help with their bills. When World War II broke out he enlisted in the United States Army and fought on Corregidor Island in the Philippines. After the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese he was taken prisoner for two years. Upon returning home he suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of his ordeal as a POW. It was the farm animals and the good care of the Veteran's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa that he credited for helping him cope.*

Dale T. Minger is survived by his sisters Marjorie (Bill) Strudthoff of Hawkeye, Iowa and Arlene O'Laughlin of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law Ann Minger; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ollie; a brother Bob Minger; his brother-in-law Bill O'Laughlin, Sr. and a nephew Bill O'Laughlin Jr.

* NOTE FROM THE TRANSCRIBER: Dale was a valuable source for helping teachers present the history of World War II for their students. He would often visit individual classrooms to orally tell about his experiences and experiences of his buddies, particularly around Veteran's Day. He would also speak at various assemblies or community events. When he was in an individual classroom, the students would have the opportunity to ask him questions. His responses were always thoughtful and considerate of the age of the students. It was a good learning experience for the students.

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