Dale N. Close

Dale Norbert Close, a lifelong area resident, died on June 13, 2014, at Care Partners in Antigo at the age of 79. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was born March 25, 1935, in Mattoon to the late George James and Fern Lucille (Johnson) Close. He married Carol Farrell on June 13, 1959, and she survives. He was a member of the US Army from 1955-1958, serving in Korea's Demilitarized Zone for 18 months. Mr. Close worked in auto body repair, employed by Reed and Dewey Johnson Chevrolet and later Parson's of Antigo. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Karen (John) Flatten of Rochester, MN, and Kathy Close of Oshkosh; two sons, Randy (Angie) Close of Antigo, and Richard (Cara) Close of Oshkosh; 4 sisters, Darlene (Joe) Zoern of Elcho, Phyllis (Bobby) Shuman of Leesburg, FL, Beverly Piper of Antigo, and Janice (Richard) Marvin of Deerbrook; six grandchildren, Alexandria Forster, Caleb Flatten, David Close, Daniel Close, Joshua Flatten, and Joseph Close; and a great-grandson, Deakon Longo. A private graveside service with military honors was held at Elmwood Cemetery.