Dale R. Halsey

Dale R. Halsey, age 79, of Ligonier passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 14, 2019 at home. He was born on November 1, 1939 the son of Asa “Ray” and Wilda (Gonser) Halsey in LaGrange County, IN.  On August 24, 1968, he married Ruthann Parker in Albion, MI.

He is survived by his wife, Ruthann Halsey of Ligonier, IN; two children, Mindy (Brad) Kurtz of Corunna, IN and Tim Halsey of Ligonier, IN; four grandchildren, Alex Kurtz, Jacob Kurtz, Caleb Kurtz, and Ethan Kurtz all at home; a sister, Mary Weick of Fort Wayne, IN and a brother, Brian Halsey of Ypsilanti, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dale graduated from Wawaka High School in 1957 and served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1962-64. He was a farmer nearly all of his life and owned and operated Halsey Repair Shop. Dale was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church for over 70 years where he taught Sunday School and was a deacon.  He also enjoyed bowling, photography, playing the flute, and studying Biblical prophecy.

A funeral service will be held in Dale’s honor at Cosperville Baptist Church on Friday July 19, 2019 at 2pm. Pastor James La-Follette will officiate. Burial will follow at Cosperville Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.

Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Prophecy Watchers, PO Box 20530, OKC, OK 73156, or Cosperville Baptist Church, 8851 N 250 W, Wawaka, IN 46794.