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Dale Bothwell

April 23, 2020
Portage, MI

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Bothwell, Mr. Dale F. "Cork" Portage, MI Died Thursday morning April 23, 2020 at his residence. Dale was born November 13, 1929 in Vicksburg, Michigan a son of Frank and Gertrude (deBest) Bothwell. During the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Air Force. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and was employed with the Local #131 Union before retiring. Dale was also a member of Berean Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Elgin and William Bothwell; and a sister, Thelma Giacabone. On October 7, 1951, he was united in marriage to Gerrie A. (Richards) Bothwell who survives. Also surviving, 3 children, Scott (Bea) Bothwell of Mendon, Ann Bartholomew of Portage, and Todd (Sheila) Bothwell of Claire, MI; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Private burial will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A public memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice, Berean Baptist Church, or to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit Dale's personalized webpage for online guestbook or to leave a condolence. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. https://www.langelands.com