Marshall, iL Dale Davis completed his life journey of 90 years on August 17, 2020 at Marshall Nursing and Rehabilation Center. He was born in Peoria, IL on May 19, 1930 to Vern and Dorothy Davis. He was a graduate of University High School in Normal and Illinois State University with BS and MS Degrees in education. After teaching in Northern Illinois for 3 years, he began a 31 year career as a teacher and elementary Supervisor in Marshall, Illinois until his retirement in 1988. Dale was a Korean War Veteran and served as a special agent in the counter intelligence corps until discharge in 1953. He was a member of the Clark County American Legion Post #90, Amvets, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, NEA, and the Masonic Lodge. Dale married the love of his life, Eleanor Hickstein, in 1951. They were blessed with two Children, Steven and Nancy. Both Eleanor and Nancy preceded him in death. Dale is survived by his son, Steve and daughter in law, Kathi, a son in law Tim Adams of Crawfordsville, IN., grandson Christopher Adams of West Lafayette, IN., granddaughter Mandy (Zach) Washburn of Marshall, IL., and Three great granddaughters Ellie Davis and Grace and Norah Washburn. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 Friday at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL with Rev. Tim Duke Officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by Clark County Post #90 of the American Legion and VFW Post #5975. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com