Dale Proffer

Dale W. Proffer, 83, of Panama City Beach, Fla., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Feb. 12, 2003, in Panama City Beach.

He was born Feb. 20, 1919, at Aid, Mo., son of Letus Melford and Neenie Winton Proffer. He and Louise Bess of Bloomfield, Mo., were married in 1941.

Proffer was a veteran of World War II and participated in many campaigns in the Pacific Theater.

He joined the Missouri Conservation Commission in 1948. He was an agent in Perry County from 1948 to 1952, and then in Cape Girardeau County until retiring in 1979.

Proffer was a frequent speaker at schools and to local groups, and often served as a water safety instructor. Part of his antique clock collection was exhibited at Cape Girardeau Public Library for a time.

Survivors include his wife, and a son, Lanny Proffer of Alexandria, Va.

Southerland Funeral Home in Panama City, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.