Dale Raymond Egy, affectionately known
as ?Uncle? to everyone who loved him, died at his home in rural
Newton on December 17, 2022. Uncle was born September 3, 1955 to
Mildred Edna Zimmerman and Cecil Raymond Egy.
Uncle attended and graduated from
Hesston High School in 1972. After graduation, Uncle would work at
the Colonial House Restaurant in Hesston where his love for cooking
would grow and his dream of pursuing culinary school would begin.
Uncle would eventually go back to the farm to help the family,
putting his dreams on hold.
In 1975, Uncle would move to live with
his sister Linda on the Budde Family Farm northeast of Newton. It
was there that Uncle would help raise not only thousands of pigs, but
also the three Budde girls. Though Uncle never had children of his
own, he would play an integral role in shaping and molding the lives
of Michelle, Mindy, and Carrie. More than just an uncle in their
lives, he would provide the stability and love needed during the hard
days on a working farm. He supported them in all of their
activities and was someone they could always count on. If the girls
were at the Harvey County Fair, so was Uncle. For more than 30 years
Uncle would give his time helping in the 4-H food stand, cooking
French fries for the demolition derby, serving porkchops during the
livestock auction, and helping shape young 4-Her?s wherever there
was a need.
Those who love Uncle will remember him
as being kind and ornery. He was a fabulous cook and someone that
was always there, no matter the occasion. He was hard working, but
also liked to have fun. His great nieces and nephews looked forward
to the times that Uncle was the babysitter. Uncle was the best part
of everyone?s village and it didn?t matter whether you were
related to him by blood, because if you were lucky enough to know
him, he would soon become your favorite Uncle, too, without even
trying.
Survivors include his sisters, Phyllis
Wood and Vada (Robert) Strattan; nieces and nephews Terry Dunham
(David), Vickie Wood, Debra Berzes, Barry Strattan, Scott Strattan,
James Mosiman, Mindy Budde (Clint) and Carrie Budde-White (Chris);
great nieces and nephews Erin Mosiman (Brian), Justin Mosiman
(Maddi), Cody White, Courtney White, and Jacob Budde.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; sister Linda Budde; niece Michelle Mosiman; and a
great-great niece, Brooklyn Boegel.
Visitation will be Thursday evening,
5:00 ? 8:00 p.m., with the family greeting friends 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Memorial service will be held Friday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. at
Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, with Pastor Donna Voteau
officiating.
Memorials may be made to Walton Rural
Life Center.
