Name: Calling hours for Dale Huber
Start: 2021-11-17T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services - Ada

BLUFFTON — Dale L. Huber, age 94, died at home with family on November 12, 2021.

He was born on Dec. 14, 1926 in the original Huber Homestead Farm house to Russell and Josephine (Niswander) Huber, who preceded him in death. Dale married the love of his life, Etta Jo Maynard on Jan. 21, 1951 and she preceded him in death on Feb.5, 2016.

Dale graduated from Bluffton High School in 1944 and the College of Agriculture at The Ohio State University in 1950.

His U.S. Army life was the 67th Bomb Disposal Squad in Lambach, Austria.

He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed raising his family on the Huber Homestead Farm. Dale operated the family business, Speciality Foods of Ohio with his wife, before retiring in 1991.

Dale enjoyed traveling, especially four trips to Europe.

He was a member of the Rockport United Methodist Church, Mended Hearts, Bluffton Senior Citizens, Gideons International, Bluffton American Legion Post #382, where he was a consecutive member for 75 years. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau Council and the Bluffton Men's Garden Club.

Dale had great faith in the Lord and expressed his faith by serving others.

He was a devoted husband, father and papa. He is remembered as a loving, caring and generous man who had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life immensely.

Dale is survived by his children: Susan Diaz, Larry (Judy) Huber and David Huber of Bluffton, Lori Leftenant of Lima, and Jack Huber of Troy.

Dale was preceded in death by his son, Terry (Cheryl) Huber in 2020. He was also preceded in death by an older brother, C. Berdell Huber and sister-in-law, Margie Huber.

He is also survived by his seventeen grandchildren: Nicholas (Trisha) Gatchel, Nathan Gatchel, Jonathon (Amy) Huber, Laura (Drew) Plaugher, Melissa (Ken) Flick, Melanie (Edward) Phillips, Melinda (Brian) Clymer, Joshua (Crystal) Huber, Daphinie (Dan) Sass, Amanda (Devin) Shobe, Joliffe Huber, Josephine Huber, Alyn Michael Begley, Kyle Huber, Timothy Huber, Daniel Huber and Lydia Huber; twenty-nine great grandchildren; and thirteen nieces and nephews.

We will celebrate his life on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 with Pastor Tom Holmes officiating.

Military Honors will be conducted by the U. S. Army Honor Guard and the American Legion Post #382 Honor Guard. It was Dale's wish to be cremated following services.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International.

Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale Huber

7 Entries

Dawn Kuhlman

November 18, 2021

Dale was a very kind man who was a great neighbor to my parents. Sincerest sympathy to the Huber family.

Phyllis Koch

November 16, 2021

My sincere sympathy to all the family. Dale was a fine man, and along with Etta brought up a great family. Prayers for your comfort.

Tamara Reuter

November 16, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Hope your having a wonderful time with family again!!! Love you Uncle Dale!!! Tammi

Linda Smith

November 16, 2021

Thanks to this loving family for allowing our staff to spend time with this wonderful and unique man and his family. We know that he will be missed by many. May your memories Dale provide some comfort to all.

Putnam Hospic

November 15, 2021

The Staff of Putnam County Hospice sends our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep Dale and all his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Jackie Stephenson LSW

November 15, 2021

Prayers for you Lori/Tim and your family with losing Dale. It was a joy to know Dale and assist with his Hospice care. He was a precious individual. My last visit he sang one of his "diddy's"---The Old Grey Mare. Ending with his laugh and twinkle in his eye.

Walt and Millie Bartlett

November 15, 2021

Sending our condolences to Dale's family. Didn't know Dale well, actually only met him once at Walt and Shari's wedding last year, but know from his family's love and admiration of him that he was a good man. We thank him for his sevice to our country both active and non active. Our thoughts and prayers to his family. You all will miss him but he left you with great memories.

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