DODGE CITY - Dale Ernest Pruett, 71, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Dale was born on June 6th, 1953 in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Loreen (Shepard) and Maynard (Bud) Pruett. He was a graduate of Dodge City High School and a lifetime resident of Dodge City. He worked at Curtis Machine, Midwest Manufacturing and managed Dodge City Salvage for a number of years.

Dale married Patty Rinehart in August 1972 and they had two beautiful daughters, Kelly Ware and Brandi Pruett.

Dale enjoyed being an active member of AMBUCS and AA. His community has been well served through his work in these organizations.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter both of which he loved doing with friends and family. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing and even raced go karts in younger years.  In more recent years he and his wife Patty enjoyed the hobby of remodeling homes together. Above everything, Dale loved his family. He enjoyed watching his grandkids in their sports and activities and wouldn't miss a trip with family to the lake for anything! He had a way with people, always helping others with physical work or works of the heart.  Through his ornery spirit, beautiful smile and huge heart he has impacted many lives for the better!

Dale is survived by his wife Patty Pruett of 52 years, two daughters, Kelly Ware and husband Melvin Ware, Topeka, and Brandi Pruett and husband Justin Temaat, Dodge City. Four grandchildren, Trey and Dayton Ware, Topeka, and Natalie Leon, wife Izzy Cruz, and Raena Temaat, Dodge City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jacqueline Jean Pruett.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 am Monday, November 18, 2024 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Dusty Cookson officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Dodge City AMBUCS or the Salvation Army both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.