Obituary of Dale Earl Stuvick

Dale Earl “Herbie, Ole” Stuvick, 81, of Tualatin, OR passed away on September 10, 2020 peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side.

Herbie was born in Corning, Iowa to Earl and Leona Stuvick on July 3, 1939. He attended Corning High School, graduating in 1957. He went on to attend Northwest Missouri State College. He worked as a butcher for 25 years, retiring from Safeway as Manager of the meat department.

After retiring from the meat cutting business he started his own business, Herbie’s Repair and Miscellaneous, utilizing his many skills and talents. His passion was motocross racing and he won many trophies throughout the years. As well as dirt bike riding, he traveled extensively on his road bike, including crossing the entire United States in one trip. He became an avid golfer and spent winters with his wife Joanne at their property in Hemet, California, golfing and socializing with friends.

Herbie is survived by his wife, Joanne Stuvick; his 3 children; Ole Stuvick, Laura Oster and Tracey Galvan; his 3 step children, Stacey Juarez, Cindy Thompson and Craig Thompson; his brother, Darl Stuvick; his 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Linda and Sister Donna.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date when we can gather together. Those details, once determined, will be posted on Joanne’s Facebook page. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Herbie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. A true gentleman and friend. His warm smile will be missed.