Dale Patrick Kuck

Dale Patrick Kuck, a dedicated 4th generation rancher and cattleman, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 75 in his cherished home on the Kuck Ranch. He was born January 12, 1949, the eldest son of D.J. "Jiggs" and Elizabeth "Betty" Kuck and was raised on the home ranch. After graduating from Yreka High School, he attended OTI where he graduated with an AA in diesel mechanics, meeting classmates that led to many lifelong memories and friendships. He enlisted in the Navy Seabees in 1970, was released from active duty in 1972 but remained in the reserves until April 1976. After his service in the Navy, Dale returned home to work on the family ranch. Set up on a blind date by his cousin, Dale met and married Pam Stevens in 1974. They made the ranch their home and got a "great deal" on a house that they moved to the ranch where they raised their twin girls born in 1976. Dale was proud of his family heritage, the sacrifices and hard work made by his grandfather and father working to keep the ranch through the years from 1877 forward. He worked and managed the ranch with his brothers and was instrumental in developing the breeding program to meet the Harris Ranch Beef Company criteria. His main love in life was his family and friends that were like family- he never wanted to leave the ranch! He and his brothers were honored as Siskiyou County Cattlemen of the Year in 2012. He celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary in July 2024 with family and all his grandchildren. Dale leaves behind his loving wife Pamela Kuck, daughter Julie (Darrel) Lemos and children Keith (Emily) Lipke, Kara Lipke, Derek Lemos and Peyton Lemos. grandchildren Danielle (Chris) Hall, Conner Bridwell, Jacqueline Bridwell, Ava Bridwell, Isabella Bridwell, Jake Peterson and Molly Bridwell; Gabe and Shelly Bridwell and great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brothers Richard (Elaine) Kuck and Greg (Sheila) Kuck and numerous nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Kuck Bridwell, his parents, Jiggs and Betty Kuck, sister Sue Marvin, and mother-in-law Lois Stevens. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10AM at Grenada Berean Church. Reception to follow at the Montague Hall. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held at a later date at the Kuck Family Plot at Evergreen Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jennie Kuck Bridwell Sponsorship fund c/o Siskiyou County Cattlewomen's - PO Box 96, Montague CA 96064 or the non-profit organization supporting families with infants of life-limiting diagnosis- www.abelspeaks.org , the Alzheimer's Foundation (https://alzfdn.org) or any charity of your choice.

Dale Patrick Kuck

January 12, 1949 - August 23, 2024