Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell!

5343stk · 02-26-2015, 10:29 PM

Tomorrow (2/27), my parents Dale & Kathy Findell will retire together from Ameriprise Financial. My mother started her career at the original company (IDS) in 1972 (I was born in '75) and survived thru every name / logo change for 42 years. My brother who works with them stated she was in the top 10 in seniority. I'm guessing they have a few employees...

My Father Dale was lucky enough to gain employment at Ameriprise approximately 10 years ago to reach his final goal after many career challenges.(never heard him bitch...) He had many challenges along his path and overcame everyone of them.

As I've stated a few times, the American Workforce is losing 2 of the best tomorrow. These two have been able to carpool as long as I can remember. 50+ Miles one way / an hour on a sunny day from the Country to Downtown Minneapolis (up to 2+ hrs when it snow a bit.... ) I can't remember when they didn't go to work...

We hope with all our hearts that they are able to do what they want to do. They give Kari & I inspiration on a daily basis.

James, Kari, Paige & Jenna

Dyno · 02-26-2015, 10:48 PM

Well, it is about time to take your retirement. Now Dale can be bothered by HK every day for morning coffee. Get the cars ready and follow me to Florida on Monday. Congratulations! Dyno

Don Anderson · 02-26-2015, 11:30 PM

Congrats to Dale & Kathy !! Wishing both a very, very long retirement and see you and your racing family at B.I.R. this summer !!

Don & Kandy Anderson
M/S 1985 Ford Mustang
NHRA #5891

JHeath · 02-27-2015, 10:50 AM

Awesome !!!! Congrats Kathy, and Dale !!!

Kerby · 02-27-2015, 11:15 AM

Happy Retirement Kathy and Dale "AKA "Brown Sugar.
Powdered Sugar "AKA" Jamie wrote a real nice hart felt tribute..
Have fun on your retirement ...I am from Sunny Florida...
Heading to Gainsville Thursday for two weeks of racing,
Going to be in the 80s next week come on down....Kerby!!

ron mattson · 02-27-2015, 11:56 AM

Congrats, enjoy retirement and race a lot!!!

Carguy49 · 02-27-2015, 12:15 PM

What an awesome story. Wishing them both long and happy retirements.

MEXJOE · 02-27-2015, 02:09 PM

Very Good News !!!
A well deserved AND earned retirement, for one of the nicest couples you could ever meet. Enjoy it to the fullest!!!
Congratulations!
See you at the track!

MEXJOE · 02-27-2015, 05:18 PM

Here is a nice photo of them

bdixon · 02-28-2015, 11:26 AM

Congrats to the both of you,,, wish you well in your retirement...now get that brown sugar out and go racing.....see you this summer Bryan stk511

02-26-2015, 10:29 PM	#1
5343stk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Tomorrow (2/27), my parents Dale & Kathy Findell will retire together from Ameriprise Financial. My mother started her career at the original company (IDS) in 1972 (I was born in '75) and survived thru every name / logo change for 42 years. My brother who works with them stated she was in the top 10 in seniority. I'm guessing they have a few employees... My Father Dale was lucky enough to gain employment at Ameriprise approximately 10 years ago to reach his final goal after many career challenges.(never heard him bitch...) He had many challenges along his path and overcame everyone of them. As I've stated a few times, the American Workforce is losing 2 of the best tomorrow. These two have been able to carpool as long as I can remember. 50+ Miles one way / an hour on a sunny day from the Country to Downtown Minneapolis (up to 2+ hrs when it snow a bit.... ) I can't remember when they didn't go to work... We hope with all our hearts that they are able to do what they want to do. They give Kari & I inspiration on a daily basis. James, Kari, Paige & Jenna __________________ James & Kari Findell (2) 1973 Plymouth Duster's 340 NHRA Stock Eliminator

02-26-2015, 10:48 PM	#2
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 870 Likes: 916 Liked 604 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Well, it is about time to take your retirement. Now Dale can be bothered by HK every day for morning coffee. Get the cars ready and follow me to Florida on Monday. Congratulations! Dyno

02-26-2015, 11:30 PM	#3
Don Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Duluth, Mn. Posts: 151 Likes: 2,453 Liked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Congrats to Dale & Kathy !! Wishing both a very, very long retirement and see you and your racing family at B.I.R. this summer !! Don & Kandy Anderson M/S 1985 Ford Mustang NHRA #5891 Last edited by Don Anderson; 02-28-2015 at 02:23 AM.

02-27-2015, 10:50 AM	#4
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Awesome !!!! Congrats Kathy, and Dale !!! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

02-27-2015, 11:56 AM	#6
ron mattson Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: cloquet mn Posts: 458 Likes: 15 Liked 54 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Congrats, enjoy retirement and race a lot!!! __________________ Ron Mattson 5015 STK

02-27-2015, 11:15 AM	#5
Kerby Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN / FLA Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Happy Retirement Kathy and Dale "AKA "Brown Sugar. Powdered Sugar "AKA" Jamie wrote a real nice hart felt tribute.. Have fun on your retirement ...I am from Sunny Florida... Heading to Gainsville Thursday for two weeks of racing, Going to be in the 80s next week come on down....Kerby!!

02-27-2015, 12:15 PM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,839 Likes: 1,758 Liked 2,225 Times in 594 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! What an awesome story. Wishing them both long and happy retirements. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

02-27-2015, 02:09 PM	#8
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 869 Likes: 129 Liked 151 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Very Good News !!! A well deserved AND earned retirement, for one of the nicest couples you could ever meet. Enjoy it to the fullest!!! Congratulations! See you at the track! __________________ Glen DeMenge 1969 Camaro Stock Eliminator

02-27-2015, 05:18 PM	#9
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 869 Likes: 129 Liked 151 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Here is a nice photo of them Attached Thumbnails __________________ Glen DeMenge 1969 Camaro Stock Eliminator

02-28-2015, 11:26 AM	#10
bdixon Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mitchell sd Posts: 288 Likes: 4 Liked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Happy Retirement : Dale & Kathy Findell! Congrats to the both of you,,, wish you well in your retirement...now get that brown sugar out and go racing.....see you this summer Bryan stk511