Dale R. Karow, age 77 of Faribault, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at his home following a sudden illness. Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be held at the Maple Lawn Cemetery in Faribault Arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault. Dale Richard Karow, the son of Peter and Garnet (Niner) Karow, was born on January 2, 1932 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1949. Following high school, Dale served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. After his service time Dale returned to Faribault and worked for over 30 years at Mercury Minnesota. Dale enjoyed golfing, walking and reading. He is survived by two sisters, LaVonne Endres of Faribault and Sally Harding of Blaine, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, Norbert and Peter Karow.