Arthur S. Van Dale

September 29, 1932 - January 16, 2011

Service Date: January 21, 2011

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m., to 12:00 p.m., Friday Jan. 21st at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 1:30 pm at Black Hills National Cemetery with Chaplain Ralph Vencill officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Rushmore VFW Post #1273 Honor Guard.

Arthur Sanford VanDale, 78, Rapid City, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1932 in Mitchell, SD. Arthur was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Shirley VanDale, Clark; two sons, David VanDale, Rapid City; Alan Farness, Watertown; a daughter, Sharlene Bachmann, Watertown and three grandchildren, Brittany, Morgan and Caleb.