Dale Robert Ames, 74, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Bruce Rapp will officiate. Burial will follow at a later date at the Marcus – Amherst Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home. The family will be present to greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the funeral home prior to the service on Monday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com