Dale L. Reese, 82, founder of businesses including Standard Plumbing Supply Co., Standard Plastics Co., Standard Transportation and Standard Pipe Nipple Manufacturing Co., died of natural causes Aug. 14 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was active and enjoyed working until his passing. He served in Patton's Third Army in World War II. Under his leadership, Standard Supply Co. was named Wholesaler of the Year by SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES in 1974. He also received the Distinguished Alumnus award from Utah State University College of Business in 2003.