Dale E. Browning of Lena, passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at his home. He was born February 13, 1943 in Freeport to Roy Vernon and Lena (Ontjes) Browning. He attended Freeport schools and married Judy Bower on June 26, 1966. He was employed at Micro Switch for 37 years. Dale had quite the sense of humor. His favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, reading, and traveling.

He is survived by his wife Judy, 2 daughters; Sheila (Neil) Hawthorne of Elkford, BC (Canada) and Lynette (Jeff) Niemann, Lena 7 grandchildren; Chandell, Hayden, Ben and Marron Hawthorne, Brett, Angela and Rebecca Niemann, 1 sister; Norma Ditzler of Yuma, AZ., 3 nephews; Rod, Steve, and Tom Ditzler.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Jerry Ditzler.

Funeral services will be private at Dale's request.

A memorial for FHN Hospice has been established in his memory.