Dale Askren 1936-2023

William “Dale” Askren, 87, of Holton, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born July, 11, 1936, in Circleville, the son of Jess Lee and May Irene (Wilkerson) Askren. He graduated from Circleville High School in 1954.

After high school, Dale worked for Strader Drilling from 1954 to 1958. He then graduated from Northside Barber College in Wichita. He cut hair for 12 years in Holton. Dale went back to work for Strader Drilling and retired after 38 years as a manager.

On Sept. 15, 1956, Dale was united in marriage to Ilah Rose Brown at the Circleville Methodist Church. They shared over 67 years of marriage.

Dale was a member of the Circleville Christian Church, Masonic Lodge 20 and OES 293, all of Circleville.

Survivors include his wife, Ilah Rose, of the home; son Kent M. Askren (Jackie) of Rossville and a daughter, Lesa L Beam (Mike) of St. George; two sisters-in-law, Renae Askren and Cletamae Brown, both of Holton; six grandchildren, Megan Steiner (Weston), Garin Beam (Ashley), Skyler Beam (Darbey), Seavor Askren, Spensor (Jessilyn) Askren and Sawyor (Paola) Askren; and 11 great-grandchildren, Macy, Kason, Cannon, Lakin, Ellie, Baker, Trace, Cooper, Ayla, Ike and KendriAnn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bonnie J. Strader; a brother, Don Askren; and a granddaughter, Kendra Askren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Circleville Christian Church in Circleville. Burial will follow in Holton Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.

Memorials may be made to the Circleville Christian Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave the family a special message, please visit www.mercerfuneralhome.com

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