Dale J. Storch Sr.

1942-2024

Dale J. Storch Sr., 81, of Stetsonville, passed surrounded by family at his daughter Carol’s home.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Dale was born August 15, 1942 in Klamath Falls, Ore. while his father was stationed in the Navy. He later moved to the family home in Stetsonville where he was currently residing.

He enjoyed spending his time stock car and snowmobile racing. In his later years pit crewing for friends, restoring classic cars, woodworking, supporting his great-grandkids sporting events, and let’s not forget sharing his colorful political views.

He married Evelyn Bates in Iowa and together they had three children and they later divorced. He married Debbie Lavin Dec. 23, 1988. Together they ran a furniture restoration and cabinetry business.

Dale is survived by his wife, Debbie Storch; daughters, Carol (Jeff) Meyer and Cathy (Dan) Brehm; son, Dale “Butch” (Debbie) Storch; step-son Eric Lavin; grandchildren, Codi, Haley, Abby, Jacki, Kyle, and Kelsey; great-grandchildren, Gage, Paige, Evan, Madix, Jake, Kason, Preston, Quinn, Daniel, Reagan, Calvin, and Evan; mother-in-law, Joanne Lavin. Dale is further survived by other family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, Duane; two infant sons, and father-inlaw, Richard Lavin.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.

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