Dale R. Batzel, age 56, of Kimball died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 331 Harrison St W, Annandale with Rev. Dave Nelson officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, French Lake Township, Wright County. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the Church one hour prior to services. There will be a prayer service 7 p.m. Monday.

Dale Ronald Batzel was born April 3, 1954 in Rochester to Kenneth Batzel and Leda (Batzel) Meyer. He was a Jack of all trades and enjoying long haul truck driving and later a carpenter. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, socializing, and time spent with family & friends.

He is survived by his fiancAC.e Mary Johnson of Kimball, children Chris Poncelet (Steve) of Rochester, Nathan Batzel of Kimball, Justin Batzel of St. Cloud, Amy Batzel of Kimball, Robert Batzel of South Haven, Tony Gilles of Clearwater, Ricky Gilles of St. Cloud, Kelsey Johnson of Kimball, Wyatt Johnson of Kimball, father Kenneth Batzel (Paulette) of Rochester, mother Leda Meyer of Rochester (Roger Hanson of Kassen), foster mother Bonnie Wooten of St. Charles, brothers Alan Batzel of Rosemount, Sam Batzel (Diane) of Rochester, sisters Debbie Bandy of Rochester, Julie Whitcomb (Jason) of Dover, former wife Judy Batzel-Hass of South Haven, and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by step father Marvin Meyer, brother Norman Grant, step brother David Meyer, and brother in law Robert Hass.

The music for the service will be provided by Orma Lou Jacobsma and Ardis Nelson. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.