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Dale S. Dakota, age 66 of Baraga, MI passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born in L’Anse, MI on March 12, 1960 the son of Fredrick and Amelia “Dolly” (Swartz) Dakota. Dale graduated from L’Anse High School in 1978. He joined the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Police and following 30 years of service he retired as Commissioner in 2022. Dale was a member of the Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist Church, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Ojibwa Senior Center. He enjoyed fishing, golf outings, going to the camp ground and hunting camp, and being with family. Dale was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Dale is survived by his loving children Brandon Dakota of Baraga, Michael Dakota of Baraga, Zachary (Rhiannon) Dakota of Sault St Marie, Jessica (Scott Brunn) Dakota of New Berlin, WI, and Adam Dakota of Baraga, 3 step children, grandchildren Kayla, Deija, Keira, Michael, Tyler, Sara, Connor, James, Jonah, Walter, Audrey, Sydney, Casey, Nicholas, Deejay, Oliver, Gohan, Lyla, Amaya, and Timothy, great grandchildren Michael Jr., Jayda, and Rhyatt, mother Dolly Sapcut of Baraga, brother Brad (Cherie) Dakota of Baraga, sisters Barbara Dakota of Mt Pleasant, Popcorn (Scott) Mayo of Baraga, and Suzie (Terry) Kahkonen of Baraga, his ex-wife Connie Vandemark of Sault St. Marie, and his special best friend Alisha Pryor of Baraga. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his brother Mickey, son Dale Jose “DJ” Dakota, daughter-in-law Vicki Dakota, and father Frederick Dakota.
Funeral services for Dale will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Renee Eliason officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. Immediately following the services, the family invites friend to join them for a pot luck luncheon at the Baraga American Legion Post #444.
Internment will take place in the Pinery Cemetery at a later date.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Dale’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com
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