Dale Orville Bakke
July 3, 1968 - May 10, 2012
Dale Orville Bakke, of Cadillac, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home. He was 43. He was born on July 3, 1968, in Cadillac, to Gregory D. and Helene L. (Gorham) Bakke. He had lived here all his life and attended Cadillac Area Public Schools. Dale was self-employed working in scrap metal. He enjoyed model cars, drawing and spending time with his daughter. He was dedicated to helping the Disabled Veterans of America. Dale also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Survivors include his daughter, Kendra Bakke, of the Cadillac area; his mother, Helene Bakke of Cadillac; five brothers, Robert Bakke of Manton, Gregory (Fay) Bakke, and Steven Bakke all of Georgia, David Bakke and James Bakke, both of Manton; two sisters, Elenora (Craig) Pierce of Missouri, and Lisa Kies of Kalkaska; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gregory D. Bakke. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.
Dale Orville Bakke, of Cadillac, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home. He was 43. He was born on July 3, 1968, in Cadillac, to Gregory D. and Helene L. (Gorham) Bakke. He had lived here all his life and attended Cadillac Area Public Schools.... View Obituary & Service Information