Dale Brent Wickersham was born on March 7, 1963, to Doris (Dout) and Norman Wickersham. He was the youngest of six siblings, growing up on a ranch north of Harrison. He passed away on June 29, 2026, at his home with his family nearby.
Dale was a 1981 graduate of Sioux County High School, where he was the valedictorian. After graduating high school, he earned a petroleum engineering degree from the University of Wyoming. He began his career in the oil industry before founding his own company, Wickersham Consulting. He left his mark in the industry, with some people admiring him and others cussing him as “that old walrus.”
Family became the center of Dale’s life when he welcomed his five children. These kids were his greatest source of pride, as well as the bane of his existence. He spent the rest of his life bragging about them and bossing them around. He helped instill in each of them a strong work ethic, drive for excellence, and kind devotion to their loved ones.
Dale appreciated spending time with friends, sharing drinks and exchanging wild stories. He also enjoyed a good debate, regularly arguing politics, religion, or really, anything under the sun. He didn’t necessarily care which side he was arguing, even switching sides in the middle just to watch his opponent squirm a bit with confusion. He loved to host get-togethers, especially when his company included kids to throw a line in the pond to see what they could catch. Though his personality was not for everyone, he was intensely loyal to his friends and loved ones. If you needed advice, a hard truth, or a helping hand, Dale was usually willing to offer all three. Click here to continue reading….