Dale Stanley Collison

Dale S. Collison, 74, of Pigeon, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.

Dale was born March 8, 1947 in Pigeon to the late Floyd and Irma (Jacob) Collison. He graduated from Laker High School in 1965. Dale was drafted during the Vietnam campaign serving a tour of duty in 1967. On July 7, 1973 he married Neila J. Kerr at Pigeon First United Methodist Church.

In 2005 Dale retired from Tower Automotive after 40 years' employment. He was active in his community, serving over 20 years of the Pigeon Village Council, Pigeon Farmer’s Festival Committee, Winsor Twp Board of Review. He was a member of the Pigeon VFW and an active member at Pigeon First United Methodist Church.

Dale is survived by his wife Neila; children Jill (Rick) Behm of Illinois and Brian (Allison) of Virginia; grandsons Andrew and Matthew Behm; sister Louanne Sattler of Bay City; brother-in-law Willie Behm and sister-in-law Mary Lou (Bob Jr) Thiel, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Frederick, brother-in-law Gene Sattler and sister-in-law Anita Behm.

Private funeral services will be held at the Champagne Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Grand Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Pigeon First United Methodist Church or War Horses for Veterans .