Dale E. Teigen, 85, of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully at home March 19, 2022. A long-time heavy equipment operator (construction), Dale was a proud Norwegian, Army veteran, fisherman, and avid Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves, and Vikings fan. He enjoyed American history (especially WWII), basketball, camping, bowling, gambling, traveling, and trips to The Lake. Dale was preceded in death by parents Oscar and Bernetta. He is survived by beloved wife of 62 years, Marlene; daughters Andy (Andrew) Beede and Kathy (Gary) Mansergh; son Rob (Alma) Teigen; grandchildren Carolynne, Paul, and Laura Beede, April and Natalie Teigen, and Jackie Mansergh; sister Bonnie (Tom) Dougherty; cousins, nephew, and nieces. A Memorial Service for Dale will be held on Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 1601 4th Ave. in Anoka with visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials preferred to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) at mac-v.org or Angel of Hope Animal Rescue at aohrescue.org. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, (763) 421-0220, www.Thurston-Lindberg.com.