In Osceola on Monday, October 28, 1963, for his brother Lloyd’s funeral, Dale wrote, “Annual leave. Brought Helen to town from Lloyd’s. Helped haul corn in forenoon. Stan Saddoris and I winterized both of Lloyd’s tractors and put a new fuel line on one. High about 60°. Saw Lloyd at Webster’s funeral home in the evening. Out to George and Wilma’s a little while.” Lloyd, above, on a better day. Stan Saddoris was married to Lloyd’s daughter Nancy. Wilma was Helen’s sister, married to George Casey.
