William Dale Miley, 81, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Dale was born on October 25, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Holly Dale Miley and Viola Beryl Miley (Besse). He graduated from Lawrence High School before taking at position at the University of Kansas. Dale moved to Kansas City, KS in 1978 to work as a pipe fitter. Dale was a proud member of Pipe Fitters Local Union 533 for over 47 years. Dale retired from US Engineering. Dale is proceeded in death by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Ellen Miley. Dale married Margaret on June 10, 1966, in Lawrence, KS after meeting on a blind date. They began their life together in Lawrence, KS before their move to Kansas City, KS. Dale is survived by his loving family: son, William Paul Miley, McLouth, KS and his wife, Lynell Miley; and daughter, Connie Margaret Horosz, Olathe, KS, and her husband, Damien Horosz. He had 6 grandchildren, Zachary Paul Miley, Anna Nicole Firth and husband Alex Firth, Kailey Margaret Hocker and husband, Drew Hocker, Isabel Margaret Dudarev and husband, Gleb Dudarev, Levi John Horosz, Olivia Grace Miley, and 3 great-grandchildren. Dale is proceeded in death by his parents, his brother, Don, and his sister, Patty.
Dale had a lifelong passion for cars which included drag racing when he was younger, restoring classic cars, and learning the art of pinstriping. Dale and Margaret were actively involved in the Rod-Tiques Car Club and The World of Wheels Car Show. Dale also served as a judge for the International Car Show Association. Through their hobbies Dale and Margaret made many lifelong friends.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Dr, Lenexa, KS.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Westside Family Care Center.
