Dale E. Pardy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his 3 loving daughters on June 28th, 2026. He was born in Watseka on August 6th, 1958 to Adrian and Vivian (Kempen) Pardy. He married Kris S. (Trillet) Pardy on August 11th, 1984 in Watseka.
Dale is survived by his loving daughters, Tina (Cody) Schippert of Woodworth, Tricia (Lincoln) Saak of Joliet, Tori Pardy of Champaign. He was a proud grandfather to Logan, Ezra, McKenna, and Brodie, each of whom brought him tremendous joy.
He is also survived by his brother, Gerald Enlow of Virginia; his sister, Sue Hall of Georgia; and his four “brothers of the heart”, Mark (Tina) Miller, Gill Weitzel, Roy Juzeszyn, and Tom Zybak, whose friendship meant so much to him throughout his life. Dale is further survived by his mother-in-law, Jean Trillet of Watseka; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vicki Norder of Watseka, Steve (Susie) Trillet of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Amy (Mike) Thomas of Watseka. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever miss him.
Dale was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 37 years, Kris Pardy; his parents, Adrian and Vivian Pardy; his brother, Gary Enlow; his father-in-law, Ron Trillet of Watseka; and his precious granddaughter, Brynn Schippert.
Dale was a hardworking and devoted provider who always put his family first. He dedicated more than 20 years of his career to Uarco and then CSL Behring, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment.
Dale found his greatest peace on the waters of Lake Michigan, where he spent countless hours chasing King Salmon. Known to fellow anglers by the name “Pardytime,” he cherished every early morning on the lake, every story shared with friends, and the thrill of the catch. Those who knew him know there was no place he’d rather be than on his boat, with a fishing rod in hand and the promise of another King Salmon on the line.
Though he has cast his final line, the memories he made, the stories he told, and the love he shared will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew him. His family finds comfort in knowing that somewhere beyond the horizon, the fish are always biting, the water is calm, and “Pardytime” is once again doing what he loved most.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Monday, July 6, 2026 all at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Pastor Michael Stoerger officiating.
Memorials may be given to the family's wishes.
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