Dale Edward Miedzielec

January 4, 1945 - December 4, 2020

Mr. Dale E. Miedzielec age 75 of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Vivian, his brother Tim, sister and brother in law Marilou and David Potyraj, brother in law Al Zyskowski and sister in law Margaret Baar. Dale will be lovingly missed by his wife of 54 years Ruth K. Miedzielec (Gregorski); his children Steve Miedzielec, Mark (Amy) Miedzielec, Angela Miedzielec, Abbigail (Greg) Adams; his grandchildren Allison and Lizzy Miedzielec, Corrin and Isabelle Adams; his siblings Sue (Tom) Stepanovich, Cathy Zyskowski, Christine (Dave) Brownell, Jim (Tina) Miedzielec; sister in law Carol (Jim) Sichterman; brother in law Robert (Mary Lynn) Gregorski and Jerry (Connie) Baar; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dale taught for 37 years in the Wyoming Public School System, retiring from teaching but continuing to coach wrestling for 15 more years. His true passion was mentoring students and athletes, touching countless lives throughout his career. A private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would like to thank Emmanuel Hospice and Brookcrest Rehab and Life Center, memorial contributions may be directed to either organization.