Dale E. Foote

1934 - 2007

FOOTE Dale E. Dale E. Foote, 73, of Maumee, OH passed away early Saturday, July 28, 2007, in his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 12, 1934, in Maumee, OH to Frederick and Grace (Collins) Foote. Dale worked in maintenance for American Cyanamid in Perrysburg, OH for 40 years, retiring in 1993. He loved to fly fish and constructed many bamboo fly rods. Dale was a private pilot for many years and built three experimental aircraft. He was an amateur radio operator with the call sign KF8CH. A dog lover, Dale also enjoyed watching the humming birds and finches. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, especially to Texas, and belonged to the RV Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia (Caseman) Foote, whom he married November 19, 1955; children, Kim (Tom) Thieman, Terri (George) Borton, Mark (Diane) Foote and Laurie (Hutch) Hutchinson; grandchildren, Eric (Meghan), Amber (Alistair), Lisa (David), Wendy (Tony), Jennifer (Kevin), Sarah, Stephen, James, Jake (Kasey), Luke (Anne), Amie (James) and Brian (Samantha); 12 great- grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Darlene (Bill) Bellner and special k-9 companions, Bennie and Chewey. Family and friends may visit Monday from 2-8 p.m. in the Maison - Dardenne - Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, OH where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Maumee. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Maumee. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, Maumee or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would like to thank Dale's special friends, Ben, Ronnie and Mike for all their care, support and friendship throughout the years. A Husband and Dad is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows what you have on your mind. He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends. A Husband and Dad can be one of your very best friends! He's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, A Husband and Dad can be patient and helpful and strong in all that you do, a husband and dad's love plays a part. There's always a place for him deep in your heart. And each year that passes, you're even more glad, more grateful and proud just to call him your husband and dad! Thank you, Dale, Dad...For listening and caring, for giving and sharing, But, especially, for just being you! We will love you always! www.walkerfuneralhomes.com