Watch Dale's Funeral

Dale Blue, age 74, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Dale L. Blue was born June 14, 1946, in White Earth, MN, to Lester and Gladys (Sargent) Blue.  He grew up in the Twin Cities Metro and graduated from North High High School.  Dale furthered his education at technical college before entering the United States Army and serving during Vietnam.  Following an honorable discharge, he returned to Minneapolis, MN.  Dale attended the University of Minnesota and began work as a social worker.  While living in Minneapolis, he met his soul mate, Judy Heath.  They were united in marriage in 1973.  The couple made their home in the North Metro and Dale worked as an engineer for Pentaire Company and later Tennant Company.  Although Dale and Judy divorced after many years, destiny would bring them back together several years later.  They lived in the Minneapolis area for some time before moving back to the White Earth Reservation to be closer to family.  Dale was currently working at the Mahnomen Public School as a Paraprofessional.

Dale enjoyed football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, country music, and going to the casino.  He was very charismatic and a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor.  He loved spending time with family and cooking great meals for them.  Dale also was very proud of his native heritage and culture and he truly respected and appreciated his native roots when going to pow wows.

Left to mourn Dale's death is his soul mate, Judy, of Waubun; daughter, Connie (Mike) Platzer of Buffalo, MN; grandchildren: Tenae (Cody) Aston of St. Cloud, MN, Cammie Gagnon of Buffalo, Derek (Emily) Jacobson of Zimmerman, MN, and Jarod "Bear" (Sarah) Platzer of Foley, MN, and nine great-grandchildren plus one arriving soon; two sisters, Phyllis (Jeff) Wark of Naytahwaush and Janet Blaisdell of Brooklyn Park, MN, and several nieces, nephews and extended family.  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Renie Blue, Larry "Squirrel" Blue, Dawn Meyers, Marilyn Whaerton, Ron Blue Sr. and Lester "Butch" Blue.

A public walk-through visitation will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 5-7 pm at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen, MN. Private Family Services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen.

Following all Covid-19 safety protocols, social distancing will be practiced, and all must wear a mask to participate.

Please feel free to sign the guestbook, send condolences and view other opportunities which may be available to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The funeral service will be recorded and available for viewing shortly after the funeral.