Dale Hayward

Dale Hayward, 79, of Pine Island, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on February 8, 1945, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Cameron and Janice Hayward. Dale graduated from Pine Island High School in 1963 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1965, serving in Wichita Falls, Texas, until his honorable discharge in 1968.

On November 19, 1978, he married Virginia Reber in Concord, Minnesota. From 1968 to 1985, Dale proudly worked as a dairy farmer. After retiring from dairy farming, he worked as a livestock hauler and later as a custodian at Treasure Island Resort. Dale enjoyed horseback riding and fishing, and he had a remarkable ability to strike up conversations with anyone he met.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; his brothers, Caryl, Terry, and Don; his foster brother, Dion; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Pine Island American Legion Post 184.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Island Riders Saddle Club or the American Legion Post in Pine Island.