Dale R. Hice

Dale Robert Hice, age 80, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born June 20, 1940, in Charlotte the son of Howard and Agnes (Jaquette) Hice. Dale attended the Maurer School until the eigth grade and then went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1958. On June 24, 1961, he married Shirley Ann Horn. Dale was a true farmer his entire life. He had a passion for dairy and never considered his work a burden. Dale cherished his family and loved spending time together.
Dale is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Shirley; children: Dale Jr. (Julia) Hice of Saranac, Dyanna Chesebro of Hastings; grandchildren: Danyle (Jonathan) Schiefla of Grand Rapids, Dannette (Lucas) Rose of Grand Rapids, Derek (Brittany) Hice of Grand Rapids, Dale Hice III of Saranac, Abigail Hice of Saranac; great-grandchildren, Tanner Schiefla, Tolan Schiefla, Isaac Rose, Evelynn Rose, Elliott Hice; brother, Duane Hice of Charlotte; two nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don Hice; and two nieces.
A private memorial service will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday with face covering and capacity guidelines being observed. Due to the funeral service being private and for immediate family only, the service will be livestreamed at listentochurch.com/listen/bgk.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Dale’s memory to the Interim Health Care Hospice, 1971 Beltline Ave. N.E., Suite 219, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or The Children’s Healing Center, 1530 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
To view Dale’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit Burkhead-Green-Kilgo.com.