Irven Richard Dalen the son of Ingvald and Jeanetta (Mallmunger) Dalen was born April 20, 1923, in Ruthven, Iowa and departed this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 86.

Irv attended country schools at Lost Island and Graettinger. He then served in the United States Navy during World War II, receiving two Purple Hearts.

On June 4, 1947, he was united in marriage to Margaret Westergard at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Graettinger. Irv had the Allis Chalmer Implement Dealership in Estherville for over twenty years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing, traveling and especially spending time with his family.

Irven was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW and Disabled American Veterans.

Left to Cherish his memory is his wife, Margaret of Graettinger; children, Irlan Dalen and his wife, Terry of Estherville; Francene Johnson and her husband, James of Sheldon, Iowa; Larry Dalen of San Diego, California; Jerry Dalen of Estherville; Rodney Dalen of Estherville; Marlene Nitchals and her husband, Daniel of Mason City, Iowa; Ivan Dalen and his wife, Denise of Graettinger; Brenda Moore and Dennis of Wallingford; 18 grandchildren, Aaron (Kristi) Johnson; April (Jerry) Goebel; Jody Dalen; Jason Dalen; Haley and Logan Dalen; Sarah and Samantha Nitchals; Stephanie, Michael, Tyler, and Kyle Dalen; Jessica (Mikkel) Mortel; Jennifer and Joe Moore; 7 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Morgan, Shelby, Hannah, Isaac, Claire and Caitlyn; brother, Alvin Dalen and his wife, Bonnie of Graettinger; sister, Agnes Aanonson of Rifle, Colorado; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He has been preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Arnold, Kenneth, Einer, Leslie; one sister, Clara Rolfson, infant twin sisters.

Service:
Monday, August 10, 2009
10:30 AM
Bethel Lutheran Church
Graettinger, Iowa

INTERMENT
Valley View Cemetery
Graettinger, Iowa