Craig A. Dalton Sr.

February 24, 1959 - September 15, 2020

Craig A. Dalton, Sr., 61, of Mayville, WI and formerly of Pekin, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center Summit in Oconomowoc, WI.Craig was born the son of Howard and Joan (Roehner) Dalton on February 24, 1959 in Peoria, IL. He was a graduate of Pekin High School. Craig was married to Denise Smith on May 19, 1979 in Pekin, IL. He was employed with KAPCO Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI.Craig was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved listening to the Beatles and was listening to them when he passed on to eternal life. Craig cherished the times he spent with his children and grandchildren. He was so deeply proud of them and loved watching them grow and flourish. He was a lovable man who always wanted to make people happy.Craig is survived by his wife Denise of Mayville, WI; his children: Craig Dalton, Jr. (fiancée Brittany Ray) of Pekin, IL, Cherise (Greg) Friedrich and Christopher Dalton (fiancée Lindsey Brooks) both of Fond du Lac; his mother Joan Dalton of Mountain Home, Arkansas; his siblings: Glen (Becky) Dalton of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Donna (Bob) Hurst of Pekin, IL, and Colleen Dalton of Plantation, Florida; his grandchildren: Audrie, Corban, Leigha, Karter, Rhett, and Graham; nieces, nephews, other relatives and his best friend, Joe. He was preceded in death by his father Howard.A celebration of Craig’s life will be held at a later date.

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Our deepest and most sincere sympathy. Craig was a good person and he will be missed! May peace be with all of you during those difficult times. Sympathies, Anna (Lisa Guerra) and David Fisher

We will always miss you speedy

So sad to know Craig is not with us anymore, He will be remembered as a smile and gentle and funny guy who always gave us his best working in CW Kapco. Craig, you will be missed.

To Craig's wife and family: Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
God Bless You!

I was so saddened to hear of Craig's passing. I worked with him at Cat in Morton. He was such a character.. always laughing, smiling and joking. I'm so glad I got the chance to know him. He always brightened my day. Praying for your family to find peace and comfort in this horrible time.

Aunt Denise, Craig, Cherise & Christopher,

You haven't left my thoughts.

There's a big missing piece in universe these days. I try to tell my daughter little things like how Uncle Craig could narrate grilling chicken in Harry Carey's voice, or do a spot-on Axl Rose that will have the room in tears. I can easily say my Uncle Craig is the funniest person I've ever known - his timing was better than any comedian around.

I am glad that I also got to know the flipside of Uncle Craig that is philosophical and deeply invested in his family. When Grandpa died 20 years ago and the entire Dalton Gang caravanned to Florida together, I was lucky to spend a few hours of that long drive having real conversations with Uncle Craig about life, love, and rock n roll.

He was taken so suddenly and so soon, I am so sorry for the hurt you must feel. I promise I will always keep him alive with the pictures of him from weddings popping his teeth or tongue out, watching the Cards or Cowboys, and every time I remember to laugh off the tough parts of life.

I love you and will always hold you close to my heart, Uncle Craig.

Love you Aunt Denise and my cousins, I wish I could hug y'all.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Craig's family. I worked with him at Caterpillar in the Morton facility. He could always make you laugh at his antics. May he Rest In Peace. Rocky Nohl

Tom & I have such great & fun memories of Craig “Wong”! We enjoyed seeing his facebook page! He will be missed by many! R.I.P. Craig! Thoughts & prayers to all of you!

I grew up on Memorial Drive in Pekin... just down the street from Craig for a number of years. I have many fond memories of him an the family. I just recently hooked up again on Facebook and enjoyed the humorous posts he shared. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and I pray... Peace for the family I knew... and those I did not.!

So sorry to hear of Craig's death. Always enjoyed our visits at Pekin Moose.

Prayers and condolences to the family

Denise and my dear cousins: Our deepest sympathies and love to you all as you mourn Craig's passing. The times we all had as kids in Pekin will stay with me for the rest of my life. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. We love you all and miss old times with you!

Such sad news...hugs and prayers .....he will be missed.

Denise I am so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. You are in my prayers

I worked with Craig at Cat. He always made me laugh. Such a kind good natured man.

I am so sorry to learn of "Bones" passing Denise. I worked with Bones at Midwest Grain in the Gluten Dept. May Bones soar with the eagles always.

I was sad to hear of the passing of Craig. I worked with him at Kapco for a short time, He will be missed

I was so saddened to hear of Craig's passing. We will always have happy memories of his quick smile and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denise and the family.

My thoughts and prayers to Craig's family! He always talked so proudly of you all.
He was one of the best! He was my friend. Only one at work that got my 70's jokes. I will miss him so much!

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a great man to work with. Always had a smile on his face and always was making people laugh. I'm glad to have gotten to know and work with him. He will be greatly missed.

So sorry to hear of Craig's passing. Always a lot of fun back in the day at Arnett's. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.