Dale Edward Zeretzke
July 23, 1948 - January 08, 2025
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Dale Edward Zeretzke
July 23, 1948 - January 08, 2025
Obituary
Dale Zeretzke left this world on January 8, 2025. Born July 23, 1948, Dale grew up in Mt. Vernon and was the oldest of 3 siblings. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High school in 1966 and went on to attend Western Washington State College where he earned a degree in Psychology. After college, Dale spent some years swinging a hammer and earned his Journeyman Certificate, then eventually returned to school and obtained his Master of Education degree. He worked as a student counselor at several community colleges in western Washington and spent the last years of his career at Seattle Central Community College. In his younger years, Dale loved traveling and experiencing other cultures. He was an avid reader and had a talent for writing poetry.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Linda and Edward Zeretzke, his younger brother, Randy Zeretzke, and is survived by his sister, Heidi Zeretzke, and his daughter, Megan Walker. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dale’s name can be made to the Mt. Vernon Public Library or the Skagit Land Trust. A private service will be held at a future date.
Amidst these long, hanging
early morning tones
dawn is beginning
and I just want to
find the way to sing back into the song.
-Dale Zeretzte