Dale Roger Findlay
Dale Findlay, age 63 of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Hennepin County Medical center in Minneapolis, MN.
Visitation for Dale Findlay will be held Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, MN.
Memorial services for Dale Findlay will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, MN, with Rev. Jonathan Varns officiating.
Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton, MN.
Dale Roger Findlay was born February 8, 1963 in Fargo, North Dakota weighing just two pounds. As a result of the premature birth, Dale was born with cerebral palsy. He was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Beardsley, Minnesota and confirmed in Worthington, Minnesota. He graduated High School in May of 1982 from Lakeview School in Worthington. After graduating he attended Courage Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota for determining his work skills. He attended Vo-Tec for retail management. His goal in life was to be a tax payer and not a tax burden. He worked at Target in Edina, Minnesota for twenty-six years. He could find anything in the store you needed. He was known to be a very friendly and personable guy. He made friends everywhere he went. Everyone knew Dale.
He received leadership awards and was a huge advocate for disabled citizens. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Bloomington, Minnesota. He was a volunteer for the Leo Grossman Foundation which provided mobility for the disabled. Dale was a member and faithful attendee of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagen, Minnesota. He very much appreciated his church friends. Many of his friends were family to him.
Dale loved children and was known for giving them rides on his wheelchair. His nieces and nephews always held a special place in his heart. He also enjoyed being outdoors.
Dale worked with legislative committees on providing ramps and handicap accessibility in public places throughout Minnesota. He was a lifetime fan of the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings; and worked security during games for the Minnesota Vikings.
Dale is survived by his sister: Jean Boyum of Battle Lake, MN; brother: Mark (Carol) Findlay of Beardsley, MN; nieces and nephews: Aaron (Danae O’Brien) Boyum, Brett (Erica) Boyum, Kristin (Andy) Boyum, Mitch (Christa) Findlay, Nick (Shantelle) Findlay, Lucas (Kayla) Findlay, and Katie (Brandon) Johnson; fourteen great-nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents: Lawrence and Eleanor (Hansen) Findlay; brother: Glenn Findlay; brother-in-law: Allen Boyum; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Memorials can be directed to Mark Findlay, 5195 590th Avenue, Beardsley, MN 56211.
Arrangements are with Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, MN.
