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Dale Louis Cupples, 76, of Piper City

Dale Louis Cupples, 76, of Piper City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Dale was born November 4, 1942 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Roy and Eva (Oster) Cupples. He married Barbara Jean Bacon on February 13, 1965 in Jacksonville and she preceded him in death on August 4, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Phyllis, Marilyn, and Janet; and twin grandchildren, Alexandra and Olivia.

He is survived by one daughter, Cassandra Lea Cupples of Naalehu, HI and one son, Brian Alan (Elisa) Cupples of Normal; three sisters, Carol Mardis of Fayette, AL, Jean Petersen of Wilmington and Sharon Cottingham of Streator; one brother, Don (Rosemary) Cupples of Wilmington; and four grandchildren, Brady, Shea, Tanner, and Reanne.

Dale was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend to many. Mr. Cupples taught Social Studies in Piper City, Ford Central, and Tri-Point school districts for 43 years. He was a member of and inducted into the IBCA (Illinois Basketball Coaches Association) Hall of Fame. He was very well respected in the coaching community. Dale was a Green Bay Packers fan, Chicago White Sox fan, loved fishing and Indy Car Racing, and most of all loved his children and grandchildren. Mr. Cupples enjoyed his small town community and was very proud of that.

On Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Piper City Gymnasium, a memorial service will take place from 2:30-3:00 pm. A Celebration of Life Reception will be immediately following from 3:00-6:00 pm.

The Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman is in charge of arrangements.

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