Dale F. Kammueller of Waukesha died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born Oct. 4, 1936, in a log cabin on a lake in Minnesota. He married the love of his life, Diana (nee Battles), on April 23, 1960. Dale was an active and devoted longtime church member at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a soloist for many weddings and funerals and active in the men’s choir at church. Dale taught in the parochial and public school systems for more than 40 years. Dale enjoyed visiting his home state of Minnesota and will always be remembered by those who have heard him sing. His greatest passion was his love for his family.

Dale will be deeply missed by his wife, Diana, of 50 years; children, Todd (Sherri) Kammueller, Gwen Himburg, Roger Kammueller, Brian (Marchelle) Kammueller, Dawn Boville and Joel (Donna) Kammueller. He is further survived by 18 grandchildren; his sister, Shirley Tormoen; his brother, Mac Kammueller; stepsisters, Linda Grothe and Delgina McCart; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral service for Dale will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1052 Whiterock Ave., Waukesha. The Rev. Larry Gates will officiate. The visitation for Dale will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. today, Dec. 21, at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. The second visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. Wednesday until the 12:30 p.m. service at church. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the church (see above address).

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For online obituary or to leave a condolence, please visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com, or call 542-6609.