Dale R. Lacina, age 68, of Davenport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, surrounded by his family. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory, 4105 North Division, Davenport. The family will start greeting friends from 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be next to his daughter at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established in Dale’s name.
Dale was born on Nov. 26, 1949, in Iowa City to Lawrence and Edith (Hotka) Lacina. Growing up on his family’s dairy farm with five other siblings, he learned the wholesome meaning of community, love and family. After graduating Iowa City High in 1968, he was off to the University of Northern Iowa. Making lifelong friends and memories. Dale graduated from UNI in 1974 for industrial technology. Later deciding to further his education at Saint Xavier University where he received his master’s in education. Dale received honors for his 40 years teaching at North Scott and United Township, retiring in 2015.
Although he had a zest for knowledge, his true passion was his family. Marrying his best friend Mary Jean (Moon) on Nov. 29, 1980, they began their journey together. Bringing three children into the world to cherish. Proud husband and father, his dedication to his family is unsurpassed. Providing a solid rock to lean on and sharing his warm, gentle, welcoming, values from his parents.
One could say Dale never gave himself a dull moment. Staying active over the years with Boy Scouts and his brothers from Troop 43. From fishing, hiking, canoeing, gardening, wine making, monarch enthusiasm (caring for and releasing close to 60 monarchs just this year) Dale was a “jack of all trades” with a wide variety of hobbies and interests. Sharing his knowledge and inspiring others along the way.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; son, Nathan Lacina; daughter and son-in-law, Tamsen and Brian French; sisters, Anne (Ivan) Webber, Janet (Gerry) Carlson, Laura (Chris) Swiser, Clairene (Jerry) Halvorsen, nephews, nieces and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole, and his brother, Chuck.
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