DALE J. GAMBLE

Dale J. Gamble, age 78, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at his residence after a brief illness. Born on April 19, 1930 in Whitley County, IN, he was the son of Omer E. and Opal M. (Edgington) Gamble.He was a lifetime resident of Whitley County, IN and attended Washington Center High School where he became an excellent athlete. On December 9, 1950, he married Gladys E. Walker in Columbia City, IN. He retired from Dana Corporation, Fort Wayne, IN with 30 years of service. For many years he coached and umpired for the Columbia City Boys Little League Baseball. Other past memberships included the UAW. His hobbies included woodworking, golfing and Dale was also an avid baseball fan and his favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals.Survivors include his wife, Gladys E. Gamble of Columbia City, IN; 4 children, Peggy M. (Philip) Mallane of Columbia City, IN; Stanley D. (Victoria) Gamble of Fort Wayne, IN; Patricia A. (Mark) Lefkowicz of Arcadia, IN; Gwyn D. Carpenter of Columbia City, IN; 1 daughter in law, Patricia L. Gamble, Bear Lake, Albion, IN; 4 brothers, Duane O. (Edna) Gamble of Warsaw, IN, Paul E. Gamble, of Columbia City, IN Gerald E.(Bonita) Gamble, Columbia City, IN and Verlin E. Gamble, Huntington, IN; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Steven L. Gamble, 1 granddaughter, Julie Ann, 1 sister, Waneta Hesting and 1 brother, Doyle Gamble.Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the funeral home with Sharon Brockhaus and Eddie P. Beagles, Jr. DeMoney-Grimes Certified Funeral Celebrants will be officiating. Burial will follow at Nolt Cemetery, rural Columbia City. Memorials may be given in memory of Mr.Gamble to Parkview Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Click here to view video tribute**Video may take up to 2 minutes to load.