Dale M. “Joker” Stuefen, age 91, of Elkton, SD, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Riverview Healthcare Community, Flandreau, SD, under hospice care.
Dale Martin was born October 26, 1926 in Verdi, MN, the son of Willie and Daisy (Johnson) Stuefen. He attended school through the 8th grade. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Fogerty on April 29, 1950 in Brookings, SD. They resided in Elkton. Joker, a nickname he got while a youngster, worked for the Rock Island Railroad company, as a lineman, until an injury forced him to retire. He also did some farming north of Elkton and ran a gravel hauling business for several years. Joker liked playing many different card games including poker at the casinos. He enjoyed his trips to the casinos, meeting many people and carrying on a conversation with them. He also enjoyed having coffee uptown.
Joker is survived by his children, William (Lois) Stuefen of Elkton, Dan (June) Stuefen of Hendricks, MN, Doug Stuefen of Volga, Tom Stuefen and Scott (Berniece) Stuefen both of Elkton; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Nancy) Stuefen of Tyler, MN; sister-in-law, Jane (Delbert) Hunt of Red Oak, IA; and several nieces and nephews.
Joker was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Paula Wiskur; grandson, Travis Stuefen; and sister, Avis Koerner.
His funeral service was held July 23, 2018 at United Parish of Elkton with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elkton.
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