Dale Larsen Anger

Dale Larsen Anger of Midland passed away at his home on Friday September 6, 2019, surrounded by his family. Dale was born February 3, 1950 to Russell and Nettie (Larsen) Anger in Midland. He graduated from Bullock Creek High School in 1968 and Michigan State University (Cum Laude) in 1972. He will always be remembered as being a die hard Spartan fan. Dale was active in 4-H and showed steers at the Midland County Fair. On September 6, 1980 he was united in marriage to Marsha Vernon. He retired from Dow Corning in 2004 after 31 years of service. Dale enjoyed his family, he was so proud of his twin daughters, their husbands and five grandchildren. He loved flower gardening; especially lilies and daffodils . He relaxed by cutting wood and enjoyed deer hunting. Dale is survived by wife Marsha, his daughters Erin (Adam) Ruckert of Portage and Adrienne (James Jr.) Essar of Mattawan, his grandchildren Aurora and Elliott Ruckert and Wyatt, Jackson and Grace Essar. He is also survived by his brother Don (Gay) Anger of Breckenridge, his sister Linda Anger of Kalamazoo and sister-in-law Lorelei Anger of Indianapolis, brothers-in-law Ron (Kathy) Vernon of Corunna, Chuck (Judy) Vernon of Kalkaska and sister-in-law Deb (Rob) Robinson of Clio. Dale is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Harold (Clara) , Russell N. , sister Lois Allen and infant sister Gayle, father-in-law Allan and mother-in-law Aletha Vernon. Services will be held at Gordonville United Methodist Church, 76 West Gordonville Rd., Midland at 1:30 PM, Sunday Sept. 15, 2019.In lieu of flowers, donations in Dale's memory, may be made to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, the Chippewa Nature Center or a charity of your choice.