Dale Bartlett Jr.

Dale Bartlett Jr., of Cadillac, passed away at his home Friday evening, February 10, 2017. He was 61. Dale was born September 13, 1955, in Grand Rapids to Dale and Delores (Anway) Bartlett Sr. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1976 and worked as a hull technician (plumber). Dale was an over-the-road truck driver for 29 years. He primarily hauled produce throughout all 48 states and was currently employed by Grand Traverse Trucking. Dale loved God and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cadillac. He was mechanically inclined and a jack-of-all-trades. A friend once said, "Dale's smile was infectiousÃ¢â‚¬Â and also stated, "Dale's ability to work with tools inspired him and opened a whole new world of adventure for him.Ã¢â‚¬Â Dale was a perfectionist, paid attention to detail, loved gardening and working with wood and metal. He was constantly visualizing and formulating ideas in his mindÃ¢â‚¬Â¦then fabricating them. Dale loved his pets; especially his dog, Duffer, to whom he called Ã¢â‚¬ËœDaddy's Little Boy'. He enjoyed the sense of freedom that he had when riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. On May 6, 1977 (05/06/77 @ 8 p.m.), Dale married the former Julie Nelson of Cadillac. She survives him, along with his siblings: Larry (Theresa) Bartlett of New River, AZ; Sue Vaughan of Marion; William (Grace) Maitland of Leroy; Deloris Maitland of Grand Rapids; Sherrie (John) Maney of Evart; sister-in-law: Glee Fenby of Cadillac; nephews and nieces: ITC Randolph (Maria) Fenby; Ashley (Brandon); Tyler; Marissa; Matthew; Heather (Terry); Lisabeth and several other nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his Mama, Delores; stepfather, Arvin H. Maitland; and father, Dale. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the family and will be given in Honor of Dale Bartlett Jr. toward: 1) Cadillac Area Community Foundation to assist needs of Wexford-Missaukee Area Veterans and their families; www.cadillacfoundation.org andÃ¢â‚¬Â¦ 2) Pacific Garden Mission, "Where Jesus is honored and souls are saved.Ã¢â‚¬Â Since 1877, PGM has been reaching the lost and transforming lives with the Gospel of Christ. www.pgm.org and www.unshackled.org

Dale Bartlett Jr.

September 13, 1955 - February 10, 2017