Dale Allen Carter

Dale Allen Carter, 70, went home to Jesus on June 3, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, from complications of heart failure. He was born on May 4, 1956, to Carol and Dorothy (Fetters) Carter in Des Moines, Iowa.

Dale began his career at the Des Moines Water Works at the age of 19 and dedicated 35 years of service before retiring in 2012. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, helped start and grow family businesses, and loved taking vacations and spending winters in warm, sunny Florida.

Dale is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen; his daughters, Kristy (Chad) Briles and Kelly (Kelly) Millard; his grandchildren, Cate and Cash Allen Briles and Max, Cora, and Louie Dale Millard; his brother, Gary (Teresa) Carter; along with extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant sister, Phyllis Carter; and his infant granddaughter, Charlotte Millard.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at LifeChange Church, 4530 E. 46th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com