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Dale Righter Obituary
Dale A. Righter, age 65, of Merrillville, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Army-Vietnam Conflict. He was an employee of Mittal Steel (formerly LTV Steel). Dale was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Dale was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Muriel Righter; and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his wife, Jean M. Righter of Lansing, IL; two children: David (Gina) Righter of Valparaiso and Joseph (LeeAnn) Righter of Crown Point; seven grandchildren: Airman 1st Class Matthew Righter of Kuwait, Jordan, Alexandra, Taylor, Cole, Madison and Kane Righter; sister-in-law, Janine Righter and her family of Beecher, IL. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Cremation at the Burns Funeral Crematory will precede the memorial visitation. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Righter
TR & Suzie Harrington
January 20, 2009
We just found out today of Dale's passing. He was a long time friend who we will greatly miss, but never forget the memories. Heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Jean Johnson
August 17, 2008
My heart goes out to the family and other friends of Dale's. He was a very sweet man and I will miss him. Jean Johnson
Herb Volkman
August 17, 2008
To the family of Dale, I would like express my deepest sympathy and regret of not being able to attend his visitation. I have worked with Dale at # 3 s.m. for many years and he was a great roller on the T.M. I will miss our quips about what "company we would work for next". Again, My family, many Anneal Dept. personnel and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss and I personally will miss his presence.
Tennelle Hicks
August 15, 2008
I have worked with Dale for the last 5 yrs at ArcelorMittal. We will miss him, I will miss him.
Al Alexander
August 14, 2008
Dave
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm truly sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless you. Keep looking up to the Lord.
Kimberly Ferrara
August 14, 2008
Dave, Gina and Family
All of my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. With my deepest sympathy may God bless your whole family.
Annmary McNeill-Roberts
August 14, 2008
Dale, our years of friendship since we were kids will never be forgotten. You will be missed dear friend. You are in my thoughts & prayers. "Pinky"
LORI mahaffey
August 14, 2008
GINA AND FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
GOD BLESS
YOUR COUSIN LORI IN TN.
bill POLISSON
August 13, 2008
Jean, sorry to hear of the passing of Dale. 65 much too young. Onlygood memories as a former neighbor. Bill Polisson
Tom Austin
August 13, 2008
Many years and many memories of our childhood have passed but you will not be forgotten. You are in a happier place now. God bless.
Barb Windauer Wolgast
August 13, 2008
May Dale rest in peace with his parents, Dick and Gran. The memories of those in the Righter family that share some history with my family are so pleasant.
Lynda Renehan
August 13, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the loss of a Great Friend...
To his Family...the loss is even greater...I am so sorry....he was Special.
Mike Romanovich
August 13, 2008
Rest in piece Dale, I'll never forget those years when we were kids
Cherrie Rogers
August 13, 2008
Gina & Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
The Rogers Family.
Cherrie,Corey,James,Scott
The Stockton Family
August 12, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Righter family. May you find peace and comfort in each other and in those surrounding you.
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