Dale Hollis Satorius

Dale Hollis Satorius, 92, of Petersburg, passed away at his home on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born July 31, 1931, at home in rural Ashland, Illinois, the son of W.G. “Ted” and Gladys (Hollis) Satorius. In 1949, he graduated from Harris High School as president of his class, then began his farming career. He married Mary Rose Wiseman on September 9, 1951. At age 16, Dale joined the Stephen A. Douglas Chapter of DeMolay and belonged for a lifetime. At age 22, he joined the Clinton Masonic Lodge #19 in Petersburg. Soon after, he joined the St. Aldemar Commandery #47 and DeWitt Chapter #119 of York Rite. In addition, he was a 50-year member of Consistory 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Patron for several years. In the 1960’s, Dale became a member of the Ansar Shrine Club in Springfield. Through this, he was in “Wheels” Motorcycle Unit and a member of New Salem Shrine Club. He served as Potentate in 1990 of Ansar Shrine, was a member of The Royal Order of Jesters, and Cabiri, the organization for Past-Potentates. Prior to his death, he was the oldest Past-Potentate of Ansar Shrine who was living. Dale was a lifetime member of Central Presbyterian Church in which he served many capacities such as Elder, Ruling Elder, Deacon and Trustee. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and an FS Board Member for 25 years, serving as President for 7 years. He was also a board member of the Menard County Soil and Water Conservation and served as a board member at Sunny Acres for 12 years. Dale and his wife followed PORTA Sports for years. He was a football chainman for 18 years. In the 1970’s, while still farming, Dale owned the International Harvester Dealership in Havana for 12 years. When he retired from farming in 1998, he then drove a PORTA School bus for 10 years. Dale is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Rose; his three children, Mark (Debbie) Satorius of Knoxville, Maryland, Denise (Mark) Grant of Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Vicki Johnson of Springfield, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Drew (Elaine) Satorius, Rebecca (Jason) Ott, Lauren Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Dane (Grace) Watson, Danielle (Katie) Watson, Derek (Ellie) Watson and Diana (Tom) Kanyarusoke; ten great grandchildren, Rudy and Dana Satorius, Kennedy and Sebastian Ott, Hollis Papadopoulos, Ella and Luke Watson, Rhys Watson and Ethan and Drake Watson; a brother, Jim Satorius; a sister in law, Marsha Satorius; a brother in law, Jake Wiseman; and nieces and nephews, Jeff and Rodney Wiseman, Lynn (Gus) Gustison, Jennifer Satorius, Ashley (Matt) Rutz and Brianne (late nephew, Brian) Satorius; and numerous cousins. Dale was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Ann; and a nephew, Brian Satorius. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 9 am to 11 am at the Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg with Masonic, Shriner’s and the funeral service following, beginning at 11 am. Pastor Ryan Edgecombe will be officiating. A committal service will immediately follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ansar Temple in Springfield, 630 S. 6th St, Springfield, Illinois 62701, or the Central Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Douglas St, Petersburg, Illinois 62675. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Dale’s family with arrangements. Please visit Dale’s online obituary at hurleyfh.com.

Dale Hollis Satorius

July 31, 1931 - December 22, 2023

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