Dale Patrick Patch, 62, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Vero Beach, FL.
Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown
Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April
17, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services
will be Thursday, April 18, at 12 noon. Burial will be at Glendale
Cemetery in Des Moines.

Dale was born on October 5, 1950 to Edmond "John" and Dorothy (Caffrey)
Patch in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Dowling High School and
attended Simpson and Drake. He joined the Des Moines Police Academy in
1972 and held every rank as an officer until retirement as Chief in
2007. Dale served in various organizations over the years; as a member
of the Iowa National Guard, President of the Iowa State Police
Association, Iowa Police Chief's Association and DM Police Burial
Association. He also dedicated his time to help craft child abuse
legislation. In his spare time, Dale enjoyed spending time with his
family and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Julie, Kate and Ryan (Kara)
Patch; his mother, Dorothy; four grandchildren; two brothers; three
sisters; and many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Dale
Patch Memorial Trust Fund at Des Moines Police Officers Credit Union,
423 E. Court, Des Moines, IA 50309. Funds will be distributed to the
Iowa Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and a scholarship
fund. Online condolences may be expressed at
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