H. Dale St. John, 70 died Thursday, July 9, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM , Tuesday from Hrabak Funeral Home, Belle Plaine . Burial will be in Rector Cemetery, rural Chelsea. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00PM on Monday at the Funeral Home. H. Dale St. John, Jr. was born in Iowa City on December 1, 1944, the son of Marjorie (Wyant) and Harry Dale St. John, Sr. His Step Father was J. J. "Skeeter" Gardner, and a long time father figure to Dale. Dale lived in Golden CO. while growing up, but moved to Marengo and completed his education at Iowa Valley by graduating in the class of 1963. He went on to attend Ellsworth College. On November 7, 1964, Dale married Kay Ellyn Strong at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marengo. He entered the US Navy in 1967, and served twice, retiring from active service in 1972. Dale and Kay made their home in Belle Plaine and have been active members of the community. Dale owned and operated Dale's Barber Shop in Belle Plaine for 45 years, and always supported the High School athletic programs, and the local Bowling Alley. He always made time for his children and grandchildren. On July 9, 2015, H. Dale St. John Jr., age 70, died in St. Luke's Hospital from a lengthy illness. His survivors include his wife; four sons, H. Dale St. John III (friend Teri) of Waterloo, Trenton (Stacy) St. John of North Liberty, Bryan (Chrissy) St. John of Belle Plaine, Scott St. John of Toledo; one daughter, Lynette St. John (friend Jeff) of Belle Plaine; two Sisters, Linda (Ken) Sly and Sheryl (Terry) Bearshear. Also surviving are 17 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and Step Father, and a Brother, James St. John. Dale enjoyed time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He had a passion for riding motorcycles, playing pool and cards, water skiing, and traveling.