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Dale Sirl Obituary
DALE R. SIRL, age 82 of Parma. Beloved husband of the late Susan Gay Sirl (nee Drake) for 37 years; loving father of David Sirl (Janie), Gary Sirl (Leslie), Dale Sirl, Jr., Andrew Sirl (Jennifer), and Jarrod Sirl (Dawn); dear grandfather of Cassandra, Christopher, Adam, Crystal (Zack), Justin, Samantha, Dan, Sean (Melody), Kyle , Stephanie (Karl), Randi (Peter), Dale III, Brynn, Emma, Jacob, and Lucy, and great-grandfather of Zen, Wilder, Leo, Aura, Aila, Piper, Elaina, Nalani and Kalea; cherished friend of many. Dale was the retired President of Sirl's Automotive in Parma, and he enjoyed boating, fishing and riding Harley's and spending the summers on Johnson's Island. He also had a career for 33 years at Valley Forge High School where he established and taught in the Vocational Automotive Program. Dale passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Dale's funeral service will be held at Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Road (State Route 82), Columbia Station, Ohio 44028 on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Private Interment will take place at a later date in Hope Memorial Gardens in Hinckley, Ohio. Cremation by Busch Crematory.
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Bill Buchholz
February 14, 2025
Dale was the big brother I would not have had without him. We met when I was about ten and quickly bonded over a shared over of chemistry and science in general. He had a well equipped chemistry lab in the basement, and we spent countless hours practicing the "experiments" we found in various chemistry books. For my 11th birthday I asked for laboratory glassware to add to the collection. Dale was a model big brother, teaching me about life in general, how to treat others, and taking responsibility for my actions. We were as close as brothers could be. Seventy years later I still love and remember him.
Tom and Lynn Brahler
October 8, 2022
Our most sincere condolences. While teaching at Valley Forge he embraced all students. I will fondly remembering him sincerely addressing the challenge of teaching non-English speaking students in the very beginning. It is another tribute to you!
Both my husband and I taught with you those years ago. Rest In Peace.
Fred Pirozzoli Class of "86"
October 7, 2022
Fred Pirozzoli Class of "86"
October 7, 2022
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Fred Pirozzoli Class of "86"
October 7, 2022
Fred Pirozzoli Class of "86"
October 7, 2022
Truly a "LEDGEN" who will Live "Forever" and "Ever" in our Hearts!!
Bill Homan
October 7, 2022
Such a sad day to hear of you passing. Having you for a instructor in Autotech at Valley Forge were the best memories and times in highschool. And it was always nice to see you at your shop. And you would always compliment me on my old tanker truck. Or running into you at a restsurant or dairy queen. You will be missed but forever a friend.
- Bill Homan C/O 91.
Mike Mueller
October 7, 2022
Such a good guy..tought us all so many life lessons...especially FAMILY! How did he find time to touch so many people.
Will see him again...he will make a good angel for us All for now...he has the biggest family...Mike Mueller '97
Roger phillips class of 87
October 7, 2022
Deepest sympathies ,Mr. Sirl was more than an automotive teacher he was a mentor that myself and many looked up to . I wish I could have seen him one more time.
Joe cesarone
October 7, 2022
To the sirl family. Mr. Sirl was a world class auto instructor and treated you like a family member. He will be truly missed. Joe cesarone class of 94.
Days of our youth
October 6, 2022
Dale was my next door neighbor and big brother. He took me under his wing and taught me the things one learns from an older brother. He taught me to drive (on a Model A truck chassis in the field behind the garage). He shared and encouraged my love of science and we had a very well equipped chemistry lab in his basement. I only saw him a few times after moving away, which I deeply regret. A fine man and a great role model for his students. My condolences to his family and his friends.
Richard and Lee Herman
October 6, 2022
Love the many times we shared with you and Sue and the ride we took to Sturgis. Love you both so very much and miss you every day. Soar like the eagle you are on your Harley with Sue against your back.
Ben Zywiec
October 4, 2022
My condolences to the entire Sirl family.
Phyllis (Alford) Ruohonen
October 4, 2022
My condolences to the entire Sirl family
Mr. Sirl was a great man. I had the great opportunity of Clerical Assistant for his Vocational Automotive Classes of 1975, 1976 & 1977. He treated all of us like family. RIP Mr. Sirl
Phyllis (Alford) Ruohonen
VF Class 1977
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