Dale Deardurff, 71, of Monticello, passed away at 10:50 am on Monday, March 9, 2020 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on September 13, 1948 in Brook, Indiana to the late Robert "Rex" and Doris (Lover) Deardurff.
On June 10, 1972 he married Sandy Schultz in Rensselaer, IN. She survives in Monticello.
Dale was a 1967 graduate of South Newton High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Dale had worked for the county highway department, CSX for over 20 years and the Lafayette labor hall until his retirement in 2008. He enjoyed boating, gambling, playing cards and going to car shows. Dale loved spending time with his grandchildren. He loved his 69 Chevelle and his dogs, Gretchen and Pebbles.
He is survived by daughter, Tricia (Mark) Mendel of Monticello; a grandson, Nicholas Mendel; a granddaughter, Nicole Mendel and a sister, Connie Baker of Battleground.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am (EDT) until the time of funeral services at 1pm (EDT), Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello.
A funeral dinner will follow the services at AMVETS in Monticello.
Burial will follow at the Prairie Vine Cemetery in Morocco, IN.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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What memories, we grew up together & had so much fun on the farm. From riding old Sally, the horse, who we could never get to move, to gathering chicken eggs, running from the ram, washing your 4H pig, driving the jeep in the pasture. swinging from a rope & dropping into the hay in the barn & so much more. And in later years you were always trying to show everybody a good time! RIP, YOU WILL BE MISSED!!
KATHY STRONG
Family
March 11, 2020
So sorry to hear this. We sure had a lot of fun times at the lake, Dale sure did love boating. He will be missed by all who knew him. Saying prayers for ya Sandy
Becky Beasley
Family
March 11, 2020
Will miss seeing him going by the house in the summer time.
Charles Barzycki
Neighbor
March 10, 2020
Will miss him he always stopped by to say hello att mokes Mazgaj and rink also huff may he rest is peace✝
Angie Mazgaj
Friend
March 10, 2020
Daley you were a great friend and you will be truly missed .
Charles Bsiley
Friend
March 10, 2020
So sorry Sandy .Prayers
NANCY MURPHY
March 10, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Sandy, Tricia and the rest of the Deardurff family. Have a lot of great memories through the years. Will never forget them. Heaven has received a great man..
Gary and Karen Deardurff
Family
March 10, 2020
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