Dale J. Walters, 76, Lifelong Lorain Resident

He was born in 1931. Dale grew up and lived in Lorain all of his life. He was a 1949-B graduate of Lorain High School where he participated in dramatics and the a cappella choir.

Dale was drafted in 1952, and spent two years in France with the United States Army. After serving his country, he returned to Lorain and married his childhood sweetheart Arline Niznik in 1954. Together they raised two children, daughter Diane (Bob) Lindway and son Tim both of Lorain.

Dale was employed at the Avon Lake Technical Center of the B.F. Goodrich Company for forty years. He spent the past fourteen years toiling in his garden, canning the harvest and sharing the bounty with family and friends. He was also a social member of the Knights of St. John.

Besides his children and wife of 53 years, Dale is survived by a brother Ralph and two granddaughters, Alexis and Brianna Lindway of Lorain.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gust and Esther (nee Vaillant) Walters.

The Family will receive guests from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2008 at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals 1124 Fifth Street, Lorain Ohio.

A celebration of Dale's life will begin at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 with Rev. Lynn Schlessman, pastor Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake, Rev. Dr. Linwood H. Chamberlain Jr. and Rev. Jimmy Madsen, co-pastors of First Evangelical Lutheran Church as celebrants.

Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Lorain.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Association, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.

Online condolences may be made at www.boyer-cool.com