Dale Howard Manning, 54, of Sandwich passed Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home.           Dale was born April 16, 1962 in Joliet to John Aaron & Joyce Elaine (Wright) Manning. He married Karen Sue Wagner November 17, 1979 at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville. Karen preceded him in death on October 8, 2012. Dale worked for many years as a service technician for the Elburn Coop, CHS. He was a member of the A.M.A. & R.C. Dusters and loved riding his motorcycle to the airshows. He always loved the time he spent helping his father on the family farm. He also enjoyed his hobby of firearms and the shooting sports.           He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lynne (Erick) Cole of Leland; his son, Jason Aaron Manning of Sandwich; his father, John Aaron Manning of Minooka; four grandchildren, McKenna Joyce Cole of Leland, Addison Jane Cole of Leland, Kenadi Michelle Manning of Sandwich, Maverick John Manning of Sandwich; his three sisters, Cheryl Joy (David) Wallin of Seneca, Diane Cynthia (Jan) Wallin of Yorkville, Janice Lynn (Craig) Decker of Yorkville and his brother, John David (Nichole) Manning of Minooka.           He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Elaine Manning and his wife, Karen Sue Manning.           Visitation will be held Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 a.m. – noon with funeral services at noon at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd. in Newark. Pastor DaeGyu Yim will officiate. Interment will be at the Platteville Cemetery.           Pallbearers will be David Wallin, Connor Manning, Nick Decker, Kenny Sigmund, Kendall Sigmund and Vern Kahle.           Memorial may be directed to the donor's choice.           For information and to leave a condolence message visit www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.