Dale will discuss his near death experience and the ensuing vision of Heaven which he has written about in his book, Detour to Heaven. It’s a journey he took as a result of brain surgery and the ensuing contraction of a deadly form of bacterial meningitis and septic shock. He says “When the pain and illness became too much to bear, God placed me in his loving embrace. I would experience a detour that would change my life forever.” His presentation includes the many challenges he has faced, how faith, family and optimism can overcome adversity, and how something so traumatic can result in a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Dale Reppert was a Senior Vice-President of Investments with Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial service firm, from which he retired due to disabilities. He co-hosted the television show “Insights to Investing.” He currently resides in Kutztown where he served ten years on the Kutztown Area School Board and as deacon at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Kutztown. He is married to Luann (for 37 years) and has three children and two grandchildren. He is the author of Detour to Heaven (2017) and has appeared on the Dr. Oz tv show.
If you are interested in hiring Dale for your private group, Dale is available for motivational, inspirational, and religious speaking. Please contact us for pricing and availability.
Dale spoke at our church on two separate occasions. Each time he shared his story our folks were in awe of his courage, strength and faith to endure all the health issues he has encountered. Most of all, his strong belief in Almighty God who has brought him this far is evident as he humbly shares his personal faith journey and Detour to Heaven. I would encourage everyone to read his book and invite him to share his story in person. His story, is God’s story and will help anyone who hears it grow in their own faith.– Pastor MaryAnn Hamm, St John’s Lutheran Church, Kutztown, Pa