Dale Delmege passes away

Dale Delmege, past CIC Chairman, former ABRN contributor and 30-year veteran of the collision repair industry, has died.

Delmege passed on Feb. 15 and is survived by his wife Mary, his five children Laura, Diana, Dale Jr., Mark and Caleb; and his eight grandchildren, and his sister Leslie McDonald. 

During Delmege's 30 year involvement and contribution to the collision industry, he brought wit, wisdom and insight to countless people in every segment of the industry. As an inductee to the industries Hall of Eagles and past Collision Industry Conference Chairmen, he worked passionately to offer foresight, acumen and guidance to the industry as a whole.

As a revered conversationalist and story-teller, Delmege's wit and wisdom was sought out and treasured by all who knew him. Having traveled the world, serving in the United States Navy and experiencing an astonishing number of true life events, Delmege had the ability to give anyone an expanded perspective on nearly every subject matter. He was a poet, a musician, an actor, an artist and a rare individual who enriched all of our lives.

Delmege passed at home and surrounded by his family and friends. He respectfully requested that the Children's Skin Disease Foundation, www.csdf.org , receive the gift of a donation in lieu of flowers. Memorial services are to be determined. 

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