Dale F. LaCanne

Dale F. LaCanne, age 75 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at The Emeralds of Faribault following an 11 year courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Dale Francis, the son of Francis and Eileen (Kotz) LaCanne was born on June 27, 1951 in Faribault, MN.

He attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1970. Following high school Dale served in the U.S. Army. Dale worked in production at Malt-O-Meal and later Post for over 25 years. On June 22, 1991 he was united in marriage to Shari Grothe at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault. Dale enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, hunting, tinkering with his tractors and spending time in his shop. He loved being with family and friends and watching the Vikings. He was a member of the Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose 2098 in Faribault.

He is survived by his wife, Shari LaCanne of Faribault; by his son Mickey LaCanne of Faribault; by his stepdaughter, Lisa Bang Vogelsberg of Faribault; by his stepson, James Wobschall of Northfield; by his siblings, Judy (Mike) Thomas of Faribault, Jane (Marty) Spiekers of Owatonna, Kay Paquette of Faribault and Linda (Mike) Thompson of Faribault; by his sister-in-law, Jane LaCanne of Faribault and by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Eileen LaCanne, brother, Dennis LaCanne, nephew, Scott LaCanne, brother-in-law, Dale Paquette and father and mother-in-law, Roger and Joyce Grothe.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Faribault. Those attending are encouraged to dress in casual or camo attire. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Special thanks to all of his care teams over the years: Mayo care teams, The Emeralds of Faribault nursing staff, St. Croix Hospice and Mike and Linda Thompson.