Dale R. Harshbarger

Dale R. Harshbarger, age 65, of Huntsville, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital. He was born in Sidney, Ohio on May 18, 1952 to Richard “Dick” Harshbarger, who survives in Bellefontaine and Martha E. (Marsh) Harshbarger, who preceded Dale in death, August 19, 2016.

He is survived by his daughter, Alisha Ruley of Wapakoneta; grandchildren, Skyla and Kasen Ruley; brothers, Jack (Dee Dee) Harshbarger of DeGraff, Mark (Teresa) Harshbarger of DeGraff, and Chris Harshbarger of Bellefontaine; sister, Deb Harshbarger of Lakeview; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Along with his mother, Dale was preceded in death by a niece, Paige Harshbarger.

Dale was a veteran of the U. S. Army. After his service, he worked at the stockyard for his mother and father.  Dale later became the Logan County Dog Warden.  He was an avid hunter, especially mushroom hunting and enjoyed trapping.  Dale played softball, was a huge Michigan Wolverines fan, and loved his dogs, especially Dorothy. Dale loved teasing his family members, especially the younger ones, and they loved spending time hanging out in his “fur shed.”  Dale will be missed by all.

Rev. Bill Halter will officiate a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes Street, DeGraff, Ohio. Visitation will be Thursday, March 22nd from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff.

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