Obituary

Rev. Dale W. Hallberg, 89, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on February 7, 2022, of natural causes. Born on May 17, 1932, to Oscar and Eva Hallberg in Rockford, IL., Dale graduated from East High School in 1950. He studied religion and psychology at Carthage College and entered the ministry after graduating from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in 1959. In the 1990s, he earned his doctorate of ministry from the University of Dubuque theological seminary in Iowa. Over 38 years, Dale served churches in Grand Rapids, MI., Racine, WI., Allentown, PA., retiring in 1997 after serving 15 years as senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL. Once retired in Arizona, he spent many years ministering to local churches. Dale was a fierce advocate for the disadvantaged in society, addressing the needs of the inner-city population. He worked to advance civil rights as a community leader, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma, AL. in 1965 and being part of a Lutheran delegation sent to investigate conditions in apartheid South Africa in the early 1980s. He loved living in Arizona, golfing, and exploring interests such as making jewelry, painting, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his first wife Linda; their 4 children, Kristin Mathews, Kerry (Richard) Fankhauser, Gretchen (Brian) Cuddy, Joel (Cristina Parente) Hallberg; and 8 grandchildren. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Dale’s name.

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