Obituaries

Dale Raymond Kangas, age 68, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away at Evergreen Assisted Living Center in St. Ignace, Michigan, on March 9, 2023. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 5, 1954, to Reuben Martin and Donna Margaret Elizabeth (Bosley) Kangas.

Dale grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and graduated from the Sault Area High School in 1973. He joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany as a Water Purification Specialist. He returned to Sault Ste. Marie and attended Northern Michigan University and received his Tradesman Certificate. Dale began working at Ultra Spherics as a Machinist. He worked there for five years. Dale resided with his parents before their deaths. Dale was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding in his younger days. In 2013, he was in the Adult Care Home for eight years before residing at Evergreen Assisted Living Center since April of 2022.

Dale is survived by his sons, Donald and Curtis Harris; siblings, Shari (Robert) Carlisle of Brimley, Sandra (Kim) Florey of Sanford, Michigan, Anthony (Gloria) Kangas of Sault Ste. Marie, Darryl Kangas of Rudyard, Michigan and Corey (Shawnda) of Sault Ste. Marie; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Dale was a proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Reuben “Marty” Kangas Jr.

Graveside Services will be held Summer of 2023.

Memorial Contributions can be made out to Evergreen Living Center, 1140 N. State St, St. Ignace, Michigan 49781.

Galer Funeral Home of Pickford, Michigan, is service the family. Condolences may be left to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.