Dale was born in Martin, SD to Francis and Wanda (Gropper) Guptill on April 22, 1951. He attended elementary school at Greenvalley and graduated from Kadoka high school with the class of 1969.
He married Valerie Brown on April 29, 1978, exactly one year from the day they met. They ranched near Interior. He served on the Board of Directors for Golden West Telecommunications for 36 years.
He loved family, flying his Supercub, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Valerie; children, Brett (Cristi) Guptill of Interior, Becky (Jacob) Morrow of Lacey, WA, and Andy (Angie) Guptill of Canby, MN; seven grandchildren: Mya and Jada Guptill; James and Norman Livermont; Mataya (Dominic) Christensen; and Reed and Shay Guptill; brother Perry (Caroline) Guptill of Interior; sister Alice (Dave) Jones of Thermopolis, WY; sister-in-law Sheila (Pete) Huether; brother-in-law Steve (Kathy) Brown of Sturgis, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Wanda Guptill; sister and brother-in-law Sheryl and Bob Trohkimoinen; nephew Tyler Trohkimoinen; and in-laws Burt and Shirley Brown.
Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.
Guest Book
So sorry to hear about Dale’s passing. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. May God bless all the family.
~ Jackie Sawvell
Quinn,SD (11/29/2025)
So sorry for your loss. I always like visiting with Dale when he was in Wall for GWTC Board Meetings and at the annual Christmas Parties. He will be missed greatly by everyone. Take care and God Bless you and your family.
~ Casey and Cindy Weaver
Wall SD (12/2/2025)
Wichita, K S
~ Jerry Fanning and Family
1680 N Byron Rd (12/1/2025)
Dale was a truly good neighbor, and I have so many wonderful memories of him. I’ll never forget the winter nights he spent at our table playing cards with all the Mays and John Larabee until the early morning hours—always a good time, always laughter.
And years ago, when the guard dog I bought for my sheep took off, Dale didn’t hesitate. Avery called him, and Dale jumped in his plane to help search. They found that dog out marking his new territory, and thanks to Dale, he made it home—and never left again.
From flying and card games to fighting fires alongside him, those days are long past, but the mark of the neighbor he was has never faded.
Prayers for you, Val, and all the kids. May his memory be a blessing.
~ Avery and Liz May
Kyle (11/30/2025)
Val and Family,
So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing.
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing on the Golden West board with him.
He was truly a kind hearted person.
Cherish the good times you all had with him.
~ Randy Koerner
Freeman, S.D. (11/28/2025)
Always good company. My condolences to the family.
~ Mike Clinchers
Rockyford (12/3/2025)
So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. I always enjoyed my contact with Dale as an employee of Golden West and was actually thinking about him last week. We oftentimes think of people who paths we cross on our own life’s journey and I’m glad that mine converged with Dale’s.
~ Dwight and Melanie Flatt
Chandler, AZ (12/1/2025)
So sorry for your loss! Dale was such a kind person always enjoyed visiting with at the GWTC Christmas parties. Sending prayers your way!
~ Susan & Jack Heinz
Philip (12/1/2025)
So sorry for your loss! We’ve known Dale for years
Prayers for you all
~ Susan & Jack Heinz
Philip SD (12/1/2025)
I am Paul and Mae Huggins's daughter Robbin. I never met Dale but I Heard lots of great and wonderful things about him from my mom and dad. So sorry for your loss I know you have lots of support around you at this time I'm sure.
~ Robbin Trimble
Marion, Iowa (12/2/2025)
To Dale, thank you for hosting and entertaining me during the South Dakota summers of my youth - seems I never saw you without a smile on your face. To Val, one of the nicest people I’ve ever met - wishing you peace as you learn to hold Dale in your heart every day. With love, cousin Kathleen
~ Kathleen (Guptill) Rowley
Vacaville, California (12/3/2025)
So many good memories of Dale and you too, Valerie. He will be missed by so many.
~ Karen Langager
Grand Prairie, TX (11/29/2025)
Such a wonderful man. Happy we had the opportunity to get to know him. Sorry for your loss.
~ Algin & Monica Young
Wanblee (12/4/2025)
Faith
~ Duane
Wood (12/3/2025)
South Dakota
~ Mr and Mrs Kenny Boomer
Martin (11/29/2025)
Always a gentleman, will miss him.
~ Jean Ann Cutler
Maize KS (12/1/2025)