Dale John Stettler

Dale John Stettler, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Cheney, WA on May 28, 2024. Dale was born June 2, 1935, in Logan, Utah, and lived in Ogden, Utah until he was 40. He graduated from Ogden High School and then attended both Utah State University and Weber State College where he was on the wrestling and football teams. In 1957, he married Barbara R. Barton and they had four children, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. “Pa” was at the center of a large extended family. He was an amazing grandfather who provided a quiet comfort that shined through his gruff exterior. Everyone gravitated towards his kind heart and unique sense of humor. He will remain in our hearts forever. As a young man, Dale apprenticed in residential construction with his father, John A. Stettler, and his uncle Lester W. Stettler. He later became a licensed contractor and began his lifelong career in construction. He moved to Prosser, WA with his family in 1975 where he opened a custom remodeling company, Precision Built Homes. In 1981, the family moved to Cheney, WA where Dale continued to operate his remodeling company until his retirement in 1997. Dale was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a master bowler and pool player who often won championships. He loved to play poker and golf with his friends. He had the time of his life fishing in Alaska with his lifelong friend and later, shared that experience with several members of his family. He spent many hours bowling in leagues in Utah and in Cheney, and loved to take his golf cart to the local golf course, and absolutely lived for the poker games at Cheney’s American Legion. The years he spent with his friends were some of the best times of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Renee (Barton) Stettler; his parents, John Alma Stettler and Luella Olive (Longmore) Stettler; his brother Dennis Richard Stettler; his sister Sonya Diane (Stettler) Hansen; and his great-granddaughter Taylor Ashlyn Peterson. Dale is survived by his children; Dale Dean (Peggy L.) Stettler, Timothy Todd Stettler, Bambie Lynn Stettler, and Jennifer Jill Stettler; his granddaughters; Brandy Brook (Gavin C.) Peterson, Ashley Annѐ (Matthew Salazar) Stettler; his great-grandson, Tanner Craig Peterson; his great-granddaughters, Bailey Claire Peterson, Violet Alexia Destanie Stettler, and Danica Marie Diamond Salazar; his sister, Marylou (Mark) Stockseth; his brother, Michael Brent (T. Lynn) Stettler; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. On June 8, 2024, the Viewing will be held at 10 a.m., and the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Cheney Funeral Chapel, 1632 W 1st St, Cheney, WA. A graveside prayer will take place at Spokane Memorial Gardens immediately following the funeral service.

Dale John Stettler

June 2, 1935 - May 28, 2024