Dale Allen Dentel was born July 13, 1936 in Ida, Michigan as the second child of Elsie (Burgard) and Harrison Dentel.

He was married and had three children but we do not know the mother's name

He was married at the age of 52 on October 15, 1988 to a "Susan Kay" in Lucas County, Ohio. By a voter registration in 1989, it appears that he was living in Swanton, Ohio.

Living at 2540 Lewis Avenue in Ida, Elsie (41) and Harrison (46) had two children, Shirley Mae (11) and Dale (3). Harrison is listed as having completed 2 years of college.

Still at 2540 Lewis Avenue, the family consisted of Elsie (50), Harrison (56) and son, Dale (13).