Dale Lynn VanMatre, age 77, peacefully passed at home on January 8, 2025, in Dundas, Illinois.

A Memorial Service for Dale will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM with a visitation starting at 1:00 pm until service time at Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.
The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left www.meyerfh.com.
Dale was born on September 25, 1947, the son of Luther and Alice (Poff) VanMatre in Olney Illinois. Dale proudly served his country during the Viet Nam War from 1967 to 1969 in the United States Army.  Dale married his wife Linda (Street) on December 25, 1980, she survives.

Dale worked as a driller in the oil fields for many years.  He enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible. He often worked on his or his family's cars as a "shade tree" mechanic and would also spend his free time fishing, hunting, camping and canoeing.
Dale is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda VanMatre of Dundas, Illinois
his sons; Doug Russell of Kentucky
Anthony VanMatre of Johnston City, Illinois
John Strong of Chauncy, Illinois
Brian VanMatre of Dundas, Illinois
daughters; Angela Duncan
Lisa Hedenberg of New Hampshire
Sheila (Mike) Brown of Junction City, Illinois
Michael  (Jeremiah) Robbennault of Bloomington, Indiana
many grand and great-grandchildren
brothers: Ray Gene and Jane Vanmatre of Parkersburg, Illinois
Don and Donna VanMatre of Olney, Illinois, and
Many nieces and nephews
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, grandsons Dale Thomas Davis, Christian Michael VanMatre,
brother Bill VanMatre, sisters Doris Perry, Erma Robinson, and his little dog of 16 years Patches.