It is with a heavy heart and sadness to announce the passing of Dale Gabriel, 79, on April 20th, 2021 at Aspirus hospital under palliative care. Dale was born July 20th 1941 at Bethany Hospital in Chicago, son of the late William and Dorothy Gabriel.  He joined the U.S. Army October 1960. Dale spent the earlier part of his life as a scout leader earning the ranking of Order of the Arrow. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the town of River Grove, IL.  Later in his life he moved to Ringle, WI where he continued to volunteer as firefighter for the town of Easton. Dale loved spending summers camping, boating and fishing on the lake and winters working on his trains.  He is survived by his loving wife Lynda Gabriel and his son William (Luisa) and daughter Margie (Dan), and stepchildren Kraig, Kris (Emilia), Kyle (Ronna) and nine grandchildren: Cassandra, Cameron, Cody, Dylan, Tyler, Nicole, Zachary, Teddy and Bradley.   Preceded in death by his father William, and mother Dorothy.  His grumpy attitude earned him the nick name grumpy grandpa, however, his grandchildren new the love that was in his heart. He will be forever missed. Private family remembrance of his life will be held on May 22nd.