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Dale Lacher Obituary
Dale E. Lacher
Age 92, of Minerva, passed away, Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Alliance to Herman and Hazel (Loomis) Lacher. He graduated from Alliance High School. Dale was a machinist for 60 years at Alliance Machine. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minerva and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He loved spending time riding his four-wheeler and taking care of his animals. He enjoyed going to auctions and watching sports on TV. He was always a hard worker and loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great granddaughter were the apple of his eye. Everyone knew him as Papa.
Dale is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Finley) Lacher who died in 1991, sister, Dorothy Woods of Alliance, 2 brothers, Lester and Norman Lacher. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Greg) Rinard of Medina, son, Steve (Eve) Lacher of Alliance, 4 grandchildren, Abbigail (Tyler) Goodnack, Hunter (Marissa) Rinard, Allison Lacher, Benjamin Lacher and a great granddaughter, Paislee Goodnack.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Pastor Angel Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Gardens in Alliance. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
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David Finley
December 20, 2025
RIP Uncle Dale
Keith Pasek
December 18, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Keith, Barb Pasek, Jay Campbell
Barry Benedict
December 17, 2025
Condolences from Barry Benedict
Dave and Rita Mitalski
December 16, 2025
May the angels welcome you
Into Gods loving arms. Rest in peace Dale.
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Jeff Baker
December 16, 2025
I worked at Wally Armours with Dale some years ago and found him to be a great guy. I spent alot of time with him in a car and he had some great stories to tell. What an interesting man he was! My wife also had Allison as a student in kdg. and we both send our deepest sympathy. Jeff and Paula Baker
Steve Rega
December 16, 2025
My most sincere condolences on the loss of Dale. My thought and prays are for you all during this difficult time.
Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
December 16, 2025
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Dale E. Lacher, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom.
You will not be forgotten...
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of .
US Army Veteran, Dale E. Lacher, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Julie Holderbaum
December 15, 2025
Heartbroken for you all. Praying for peace and strength in the days to come.
Diane Phillips
December 15, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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