Dale Kilwein

Funeral Mass for Dale Francis Kilwein, 63, of Dickinson will be 10:00 a. m. , Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dickinson with Father Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation for Dale will be from 1:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. , Tuesday, June 3 at Stevenson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a rosary & vigil service being held at 7:00 p. m. Dale passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND. Dale Francis Kilwein was born September 1, 1950 in Dickinson, the son of Theodore and Marie (Berger) Kilwein. He grew up and attended grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School and graduated from Trinity High School in 1968. Dale worked for Dr. Biel’s tree farm, Mischel Olson Funeral Home, Northern Improvement, and B & K Electric. Dale began his college career at Dickinson State College but transferred to NDSCS in Wahpeton where he graduated with a Business and Electrical Degree. After returning to Dickinson he continued working with his father at B & K Electric and now co-owns the company with his brother Robin. Dale married Patricia Ann Shoemaker on May 1, 1976 in Dickinson. To this union four children were born; Chad, Lance, Crystal and Nicole. Together they raised their children and worked in Dickinson all their lives. Dale was a member of the Dickinson Jaycees in which he held local and state offices. As a Jaycee chairman he built the first two Frisbee golf courses in Dickinson. He was recognized nationally as the N. D. Energy and Environment Program manager and he worked and chaired the Jaycee BB Gun Safety Program, which started his interest in Hunter Safety. He sold over 250 copies of each of the “Legend of North Dakota” and “The Legend Lives on in North Dakota” granite pictures, raising funds for the local and state Jaycee organizations, the latter of which he designed. He was also a member of the Dickinson Auxiliary Police Officers, Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, St. Anthony’s Club, North Dakota FreeSpirit Trikers, Brothers of the Third Wheel and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. Professionally he was a member of the Dickinson Area Homebuilders Association and Dickinson Builders Exchange. He also enjoyed teaching Hunter Education and was the North Dakota Hunter Education Association Region 9 Representative. Dale raised thousands of dollars for the local Hunter Education program for guns, equipment, trailer and materials and was adamant about recognizing individuals and organizations that gave money or time to the program. The team of instructors grew from 6 to 26 over the past 37 years. Dale taught more than 5,500 students and was recognized as Instructor of the Year twice from the North Dakota Game and Fish for his service. He was an avid supporter of numerous wildlife foundations and charities. Dale had a passion for many things: collecting artwork, coins, stamps, writing/collecting little sayings, triking, for assisting friends and a love for his family and grandchildren. Dale is survived by his wife, Pat of Dickinson; sons, Chad (Heidi Bean) of Bismarck and Lance (Krissy) of Dickinson; daughters, Crystal (Terry) Jahner, Nicole (Kelly) Buresh and Sara (Ben) Krebs all of Dickinson; brothers, Robin, Daniel (Wendy) and Jayme (Stacy) all of Dickinson; sisters, Terry (Steve) Wermes of Scottsdale, AZ, Pam (Ron) Turell of Grand Junction, CO, Kathy (Jim) Peery of Murrietta, CA, and Tina (Steve) Ziegler of Champlin, MN; six grandchildren, Rhett & Breka Jahner, Kenya Kilwein, Paityn Buresh, and Bradley & Brayden Krebs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Marie, his brother Bruce, brother-in-law Ron Girard and many aunts and uncles. For years Hunter Education has struggled with a place to hold classes so as a memorial, an account has been set up at the Bank of the West for a building fund for Hunter Education. Checks can be written to Kilwein Hunter Education Building Fund. “Young Man, you have touched and helped so many, so take time now to rest your feet. ”


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Burial Date: June 4, 2014
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Wednesday: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND