Dale Robert Spencley

Dale Robert Spencley, 65

Staff Sergeant Retired (Disabled) Veteran of the united States Army

Born May 21, 1960

Dale went to be with the Lord

May 4th, 2026

It is with many solemn hearts that our family would like to mournfully announce the sudden and tragic passing of our dear loved one, Dale Robert Spencley.

Dale was a resident of Emmett county and Cheboygan county for most of his lifetime. He recently married and moved to Tucson, Arizona where he will remain with his wife.

Dale was 65 years old, recently and happily married, retired combat infantry veteran. Dale served in many capacities of military leadership, including his one year tour/deployment to Guantanamo Bay Cuba, during the United States War with Iraq. Dale had 4 years of active duty service and later reenlisted through the Michigan National Guard in the 125th Infantry Company, Cheboygan, Michigan. Dale honorably retired after 24 years of creditable service.

Dale loved the Lord and was an example of what a true child of God represents. Dale is a son, brother, father, husband, uncle, great-uncle, grandfather, and a true friend of many people. And oh, did he have many friends and strangers he had considered family, all along his journeys through this life here and abroad. More numerous than the stars in the sky. Dale touched many lives, and protected many values for our family and he had a great understanding of what the constitution of the United States stands for.

Dale had a special love for flower gardening and a real love for nature and all of the wonders of God’s creation. He won many annual awards for his flowering skills in Cheboygan that were sponsored by the Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce Best of Show Yard Beautification awards. His Casablanca Lilies were a prized floral show and favorite.

He was an avid golfer and was a part of many Northern Michigan Golf teams and private leagues and tournaments. He loved hunting and shared many stories about his crazy adventures in the woods.

Dale is joining our deceased mother (Virginia Lewis), one of his beloved sons (Joshua), and many others whohave gone before. A reunion in heaven with all those dear to him. God rest his soul.

No more suffering, no more tears, no more pain. He believed in salvation and He loved the lord.

Although we are going to miss Dale, and grieve the loss of a good man; we all know how hard he fought to stick around with all of his might, through it all. He made it through many traumatic and tragic things in his lifetime. A true warrior of life and some of life’s worst blows.

He was a walking miracle!

Not only is Dale leaving behind our family, his own created families, and all of his friends. He is leaving behind his beautiful wife Peggy (Wilda) Spencley, whom he once dated in high school 40 some years ago and recently go reconnected and then happily married. God sure has a wonderful way of making all things work together for His good and His purposes.

Dale is survived by his Father Walter (Melinda) Spencley, his dearest, loving wife Peggy, two sons; Jeremiah, Michael (Megan) Spencley, his grandchildren Bradley and Maddison. 5 siblings: Dana (Claudette) Spencley, John (Sheila) Specley and his 3 sisters Renee (Schutte), Shelly (Hamlin), and Elizabeth (Derek Nelson) Spencley.

He will be dearly missed and cherished by all who were blessed to experience his true heart.

God bless this fallen soldier

Dale has gained his wings to soar

He family wishes are to keep his memorial privately celebrated and cherished with his immediate family.