Dale E. Denton, 74, of Corydon, Kentucky, passed away suddenly and unexpectantly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital.

Dale was a successful Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) steer wrestler, also known as a bulldogger, who competed primarily in the Great Lakes Circuit.  He earned seven Great Lakes Circuit year-end Steer Wrestling championships, was named the Great Lakes Circuit All-Around Cowboy in 1988, and captured the National Circuit Finals Rodeo Steer Wrestling title at the Dodge Circuit Finals in Pocatello, Idaho, in 1992.  Dale was one of the dominant competitors in the circuit's timed events during that era.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey E. Denton.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Susan Cates Denton; one daughter, Allyson Bean and her husband, Jeremy; one grandson, Hudson Bean; his mother, Bettye Denton; two siblings, Dean Denton and Julie Denton; nieces and nephews; and his Godson, Brian Hart.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2026, at Fernwood Cemetery.  The Reverend Amy Cates will officiate.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2026, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Bean, Hudson Bean, Brian G. Hart, Brian W. Hart, Steve Jordan, and Jeff Nally.

Contributions may be made to Humane Society of Henderson County or to New Hope Animal Rescue Center.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.