Dale Keith (Smiley) Prochaska
SIMPSON – Dale Keith (Smiley) Prochaska, was born October 24, 1945, in Concordia, KS, the son of Henry and Dorothy Prochaska. He died on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the age of 77.
Dale grew up in the Cloud County area, where he attended school at Simpson. Following high school he attended McPherson College where he played football.
After graduation Dale returned to the farm in Cloud County and farmed for his father.He bought his own farm where he resided until his death.
Dale was united in marriage on August 27, 1983 to Nora Powers Mosher. He became a step father to Chris, Adam and Gary Mosher. He enjoyed working on the farm and woodworking. Through the years, he enjoyed following the activities of their children and grandchildren and was always very supportive.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and sister Henrietta Brunnemer.
Dale is survived by his wife Nora of the home; daughterChristine (Fred), Emporia; son's Adam (Jodi), Beloit and Gary (Sarah) Castle Rock, CO; brothers Ivan (Gloria) Prochaska, Beloit; Don (Kathy) Prochaska, Glasco; Kent Prochaska, Glasco; brother in law J.D. Brunner, Plainville; sisters Avis (Marvin) Henning, Jamestown, Gwen Boudreaux, Beloit; Grandchildren John (Sabrina) Mosher, Glen Elder; Jared Mosher, Dodge City; Jeremy Mosher, Beloit; Jayden Mosher, Beloit; Alexander Mosher, Castle Rock; Ryker Mosher, Castle Rock; Rachel Jones, Emporia; Tabitha Tatmen, Eldorado; Great grandchildren: Everleigh, Maverick, Nash, Owen of Glen Elder.
Dale requested a celebration of life which his family will honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses. In care of Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, 302 N. Hersey Ave., Beloit, KS, 67420.
Online condolences to schoenfhm.com
