Robert "Dale" Kingdon, 74, a lifelong resident of Long Lake Township, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Munson Medical Center.

R. Dale served honorably in the U.S. Army. Among other accolades, he was awarded the Purple Heart, for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam.

Dale was a heavy-equipment operator at the City of Traverse City Street Division. He retired in August 2020, after 23 years of service.

Born December 14, 1947, he was the son of Robert H. and Gwendolyn L. (Page) Kingdon, both who preceded him in death. He is survived by children Jake, Katie, Tom and Jordan.

Memorial Services will be held at Long Lake Friends Church, Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ken Blair will serve as officiant. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Long Lake Friends Church, or to Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, c/o Robert Kingdon Family.

Memories and condolences may also be shared on Robert's tribute page, www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com