Virginia Ollie Dale, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Virgie was born June 17, 1925, in Austin to John and Florence (Hangge) Delhanty. She grew up in Austin and married James Dale on Dec. 18, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

Virgie served as a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Scout leader, and was active in the Parent Teacher’s League. She loved to cook and bake, enjoyed gardening and canning, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her faith in God sustained her in life and it was her desire that her children and grandchildren would love and serve the Lord.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sue (Joe) Bellrichard, Austin, and Gina (Scott) Everson, Austin; six grandchildren, Quien, Chad, Brent, Bridget, Josh, and Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Carissa, Christopher, and Cole; a great-granddog, Red; a brother, Burly (Janet) Delhanty, Austin; and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Dale; daughter, Sandy Kjarland; great-granddaughter, Angel Dale; and granddog, Tess.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Cornerstone Church with Pastor David Simerson officiating.  Friends may call one-half hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.