Dale Eugene O'Dell, 67, of Orrick, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Liberty Hospital.

Dale was born on July 6, 1951, in Lexington, the son of Billy Lee and Dorothy Jane (Sheets) O'Dell.

Survivors include: three children: Amanda Jo (Bill) Hachman of Kearney, Megan Ann (Kraig) Miller of Lathrop, and Matthew Aaron (Lauren) O'Dell of Orrick; 11 grandchildren: Austin Hachman, Logan Hachman, Chloee Hachman, Kennedy Hachman, Kitson Hachman, Georgiana Miller, Grady Miller, Gabi Miller, Kayne Ruhnke, Marley Ruhnke, and Rory O'Dell; one brother: Jack (Kathy) O'Dell of Orrick; one niece, Amy Brock; and one nephew, Bryan O'Dell.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dale grew up in the Orrick area and graduated from Orrick High School in 1969.  Dale was a lifelong farmer.  Dale also worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the local International Union of Operating Engineers #101.  He was a member of the Orrick United Methodist Church.  He was an active tractor puller (The River Rat) and president of MSTPA.  He loved NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bishop Sullivan Center, in memory of Dale.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street - P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Private family memorial services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  A public visitation will follow private family services from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be at a later date.  Please share your memories of Dale by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .