Dale Underwood, Sr.

Dale Underwood, Sr.

Age 80 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday Morning, January 11, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Joliet.

Born January 25, 1936 in Wilmington, Dale was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Wright) Underwood.  After school Dale went on to work in production with the U.S. steel industry for 25 years until retirement.  He was also a member of the Wilmington Moose Lodge #241 and was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Survivors include his son: Dale (Meg) Underwood, Jr. of Joliet; two grandchildren: Monica and Dan Underwood and his best friend of forty years: Wilma Loucks.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family visitation and graveside services will be held, and Dale will be laid to rest in Essex North Cemetery.

Preferred memorial may be made as gifts in Dale's memory to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Dale's memorial page by logging onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral Services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)