Dale Keltner

Dale W. Keltner, 78, of Walnut Grove, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1947, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Conn) Keltner. 

On August 16, 1990, Dale and Sandra Dickson were united in marriage and shared over 35 years together. 

Dale proudly served in the United States Navy, during the Vietnam War, for two and a half years aboard a destroyer, an experience he spoke of with pride. 

A true worker at heart, he built his own home and was especially skilled in electrical work, always ready to take on a project. 

Dale worked at Sweetheart Cup as a maintenance electrician for over 25 years.  He enjoyed his guns and had a remarkable creative side, dedicating a room of his home to a detailed village filled with his favorite trains, planes, and automobiles. 

Above all else, Dale adored his grandson and great-grandson, finding his greatest joy in time spent with them.

Dale is survived by his wife, Sandy Keltner; sons, Kevin Keltner and wife, Benita; Kelly Keltner and wife, Kim; grandson, Alex Keltner and wife, Sara; great grandson, Edward Keltner; nephew, Danny Dickson; niece, Jennifer Christensen; other nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends. 

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Keltner; siblings, Linda Muenks, Kay Keltner, and Connie Keltner.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. until noon, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove. 

Inurnment will take place, at a later date, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.