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Dale Alan Cole
1944 - 2025
BORN
1944
DIED
2025
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Dale Cole Obituary
Aug 26, 1944 - Sep 26, 2025
Dale Alan Cole, 81, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born August 26, 1944, in Valparaiso, the son of Robert and Flossie (Gates) Cole. Dale owned a roofing company for 38 years. He was a member of the Valparaiso Elks Lodge and enjoyed bowling and fishing on the lake for many years. He was also a collector of stamps.
Surviving are his daughters, Angela Mitchell (Dennis) Cole and Beverly Matney (Jason) Cole, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Brenda Stamps (Donnie) of North Judson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Zaharias Cole, his parents and brothers, Larry Cole (Carol) Cole of Valparaiso and Randy Cole (Rita) of Wanatah.
There will be no services at this time. Bartholomew Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.bartholomewnewhard.com.
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Gregg Sacha
September 6, 2025
Always a great story and a great roofer.
Ed Swanson
September 3, 2025
May his memory be forever a blessing to all of us who knew him and loved him...
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