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Rook, Dale A.

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Dale Arthur Rook

Preferred Name: Dale
Date of Birth: February 12, 1931
Highest Military Grade: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: New Troy, MI
Headed West Date: June 17, 2014
Biography
Pilot Information
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Dale Rook “served as a fighter pilot in the USAF for 20 years.”

Units Assigned

  • 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam

Awards & Decorations

Air Medal
Air Medal

Flight Info

F-100

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • Arizona State College at Tempe

Dale A. Rook, LtCol USAF, Ret., “Headed West” on June 17, 2014.

Rook, Dale, 83, of Sun City, went to fly with the angels on 6-17-14. He was born in New Troy, Mi. He served as a fighter pilot in the USAF for 20 yrs. Dale will be sincerely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his spouse of 50+ yrs. Bonnie Rook, his sister Lois Coleman, children: Nancy Washington, Tiena Arpan, Terri Hersch (who proceeded him to heaven), Michael Rook, Joseph Rook, Robin Fox, and all their spouses, 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews.

He is buried in the National Cemetery in Arizona, a celebration of life [was held] at a later date. Donations to Alzheimer’s Association. ARIZONA REPUBLIC 25 JUNE 2014

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