Dale Willis Oliver, 88, of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Rapid City, SD.

Dale was born in New Underwood, SD to Earl and Goldie (Liston) Oliver on April 21, 1930. He joined the Marine Corp in 1950 and served 2 years for his country. Dale worked in the timber industry and then moved his career to SD Cement Plant, where he worked for 26 years before retiring in 1991.

He met the love of his life, Lolita Hodgman in 1954 and they married on April 23, 1955. Together they had many adventures such as fishing and hunting for rocks, but their most beloved adventure was their 6 children; Dale Jr, Judy, Tom, Jeff, Steve and Bob

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lolita; his children, Judy (Paul) Merfeld, Piedmont, SD, Tom (Nancy) Oliver, Piedmont, SD, Steve Oliver, Piedmont, SD, Jeff (Vicki) Oliver, Rapid City, SD and Bob (Chris) Oliver; 14 beloved grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Dale was preceded in death by his son Dale Jr, his brother, Donald; brother-in-law, Keith Smith and his parents.

Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Knollwood Heights United Methodist Church in Rapid City.

Burial with military honors will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery at 1:30 pm.