Dale Edward Kautz was born on January 4, 1942, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Le Roy and Ruth Mildred Kautz, and went to his eternal reward on May 23, 2017, at the Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma, at the age of 75 years, four months and 19 days. At an early age, Dale's parents moved to Nicoma Park, Oklahoma. Dale completed his public schooling at Choctaw, Oklahoma, graduating from high school in 1960. He served his country in the National Guard from roughly 1965 to 1976. In 1973, he was united in marriage to Elaine Hinds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. To this union, one son was born. He and Elaine moved to Cordell, Oklahoma, in 1974, at which time, Dale became employed by Billy Young Construction. After some time, he went to work for Harlan, his father- in-law, taking care of the family farm and cattle. Dale continued this career as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the NRA. He was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Cordell. Dale greatly enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Ruby and Harlan Hinds; and brother, James "Jim" Kautz. Dale’s survivors include his wife, Elaine of the home; son, Damon Kautz and wife, Crystal of Cordell; daughter, Traci and family; brother, Harvey and wife, Vicki of Oklahoma City, and their family; brother-in-law, Greg Hinds and wife, Kim of Mustang, Oklahoma, and their children, Nikki, Jayme and husband, Jeremy and Matt and wife, Amy; seven grandchildren, Jadyn, Makenzie, Merritt, Macey, Madison, Matthew, and Maddox; many other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, and 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017. A graveside service to honor Dale was held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home.