July 23, 1937 - Oct. 8, 2023
Dale Robert Schmoldt completed his earthly sojourn on Oct. 8, 2023, in Cody, Wyo.
He was born on July 23, 1937, in Greybull, Wyo., the son of William K. and Irma (Ahlgrimm) Schmoldt, and grew up on the family farm near Emblem, Wyo.
Dale attended the first eight grades at the old West Emblem School and graduated from Greybull High School in 1955. He then attended the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Architecture.
After graduation in 1959, he accepted employment with the California Department of Transportation which at that time was just embarking upon the design and construction of the Interstate Highway System. Most of his years with the Department of Transportation were spent in and around the San Diego area.