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Dale Oberley Obituary

Dale J. Oberley, 70, of Monroeville, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2025, at Adams Heritage, Monroeville where he had been a resident for many years. He had just celebrated his 70th birthday in May with all his favorite people there by his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Richard and Patricia (Reuille) Oberley, whom Dale loved and missed dearly and daily. He was a member of St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, New Haven. He retired as an accountant from Frank Young Accounting. Dale loved the Cubs, Dean Martin, a New York strip medium rare, vintage American cars, and a nice martini ... "when things were cool." Despite the challenges he faced after a stroke, Dale lived his life to the fullest, doing his best to maintain connections with family and friends. He will be missed by many as will his yearly Christmas cards always hand signed Dale J. He is survived by his siblings, the other six D's, Diane (Steve) Edwards, Dean, David (Rosie) Oberley, Darlene (John) Corbett, Donna (Frank) Bruggner, and Dina Oberley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 am Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, 15535 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven with visitation one hour prior. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials to St. Louis Besancon Catholic Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. To share online condolences, go to www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Sr. Mary Joseph

August 8, 2025

May Dale rest in peace. He will be remembered at Mass in the Texas convent. Dale and I went to St. Louis together. Prayers for his family and friends.
Jesus, I trust in You! +

Lynsey

August 7, 2025

Oh my Dale J ,
How much I will miss you and hanging out with the whole time I have been working . I´ll miss selfies , always having to find a comb to do your hair wouldn´t leave your room with out one . Talking about the cubs , Dean Martian . I remember when you held my oldest son Brady when he was a baby and he fell asleep right in your arms. You were like family to me I am going to miss our daily conversations and at night. I´ll still remember the day we celebrated our birthday with a martini at Rack and Helen´s . Buddy it´s not going to be the same without you I have no idea what I will do . It wouldn´t be the same without you !
Love yah buddy
Go Cubs, Drink One for Me !
Lynsey

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St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church

15535 Lincoln Hwy E., New Haven, IN 46774

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St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church

15535 Lincoln Hwy E., New Haven, IN 46774

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