Dale Stegall

Edwardsville: Dale Stegall, 84, passed away at 4:40pm on Friday, September 13, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 23, 1935, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, the son of the late Bethel Dalton and Vivian Elizabeth (Saxon) Stegall. He married the former Shirley Feldman on August 18, 1957, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include one son and daughter in law: Rob and Rhonda Stegall of Roxana, four grandchildren: Timothy and Cheryl Gihring, Bob and Kasey Gihring, Keith and Bree Stegall, Marcus Stegall, several great grandchildren, several great - great grandchildren, two brothers and sisters in law: Doyle and Faye Stegall of Nashville, Tennessee, Horace and Marilyn Stegall of Pontoon Beach, and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Dale was employed as an engineer at Chicago Northwestern Railroad and later at Union Pacific for over forty years prior to his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Debra Gihring, a granddaughter: Sandra Stegall, a great grandson: Jonathan Gihring, and a sister: Joyce Malson. In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4pm until time of services at 7pm on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Family graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Wanda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.