Dale Boxberger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dale Edward Boxberger, 65 of Corder, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home. Dale was born Tuesday, April 17, 1956 in Wellington, Kansas to Paul and Betty (Greene) Boxberger. Dale served his country proudly in the United States Army. In 1973 at just 17 years old, Dale was drafted and served the first 2 years of his military career overseas fighting in the Vietnam War. Dale spent a total of 21 years serving his nation as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. He saw combat throughout the Vietnam War and Middle Eastern Conflicts of the Gulf War. He was wounded twice, and from these sacrifices he earned not one, but two Purple Hearts. After retiring from the military in 1991, he worked as a truck driver up until 2005 when medical issues prevented him from driving anymore. Dale enjoyed being busy and tinkering with most anything. He especially loved collecting and recycling scrap metal. He spent many days searching five different counties for junk metal, sometimes even dragging the grandchildren along on his adventures. Dale was a quiet family man that liked nothing more than spending time with his family. Dale spent over twenty years with his best friend and soulmate, Pam Kraft. Dale helped raise Pam's children, grandchildren, even great-grandchildren, and considered them all family. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who came to know him. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St. Higginsville, Missouri. Military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Chapel, with burial following.

Dale Boxberger

April 17, 1956 - July 16, 2021