Petty Officer First Class USNR-R Dale Finley Hicks reported for duty at Heaven’s Gate on December 24, 2023, under the care of Iowa River Hospice and his family by his side. Dale is survived by his wife Marilyn, son David (Alyson) Hicks, step sons, Michael (Laura) Fricke, of Marshalltown, Morris (Cindy) Fricke, of Gilman, Mitchell (Deedee) Fricke, of Lake Worth, Florida, Matthew (Lyna) Fricke, of Marshalltown, daughter April Long, of Marshalltown, and son Jon Hicks, of Colorado Springs, Co., brother Richard (Judy) Hicks, of Mesa, Arizona, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Dale will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2023, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Attendees should dress casually in blue jeans wearing patriotic colors in honor of his naval career. Burial with full military honors will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown.