Dale F. Milbrodt

Dale F. Milbrodt, 86 of Sioux City passed away on Friday July 26, 2019 at a local hospital after a brief illness.

Funeral service will be on Thursday August 1^st at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.  A Trisigion service will be held on Wednesday July 31^st at 7:00 pm with family visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 and will also be held at Holy Trinity. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com

Dale was born on August 2^nd 1932 in Coleridge Nebraska. Growing up on a farm in Nebraska, Dale rode horseback herding cattle daily. Later the family moved to Sioux City where he attended Central High School. Dale served in the Naval Reserve from 1951 to 1959. Dale married Sophie Kounas on November 17, 1956 in Elk Point, South Dakota. They welcomed their son Dennis on November 19, 1957.

After being discharged from the Navy, Dale worked at Dressed Beef, Friend Pike Roofing and Purina Mills where he worked for 40 years. After retiring, Dale worked part time as a security guard at Wilson Trailer for 13 years.

One of Dales greatest passions in life was sports. He played softball, basketball, golf and bowling. He loved going to major league baseball games and traveled to 11 different stadiums all over the country, enjoying every minute. Dale and Jack Stockdale won the men’s Iowa State Championship in 1961 and he won the Sioux City Golf Championship in 1967. Dale and his son Dennis won the “Father and Son” District bowling tournament in summer of 1973.  He also participated in many ABC Bowling tournaments throughout the country.

Dale was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church where he served on the parish council for many years. He also coached the youth basketball team.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sophie and his son Dennis, sister Phyllis Jones, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews and Goddaughters Kristi Radabaugh and Christine McAvoy.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Fred and Catharine Milbrodt, son Dale Jr.,  sisters and brothers in-law Dorothy  (Max) Mowery, Dick Jones, Naoma (Arden) Jensen, Shirley (Ivan) Beran and in-laws Andrew and Evelyn Kounas.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be directed to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund.

Memory Eternal Beloved Dale