Dale A.Will, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
Dale was born in Herington, KS, on February 3, 1937 to Albert and Lydia (Strauss) Will.
On July 24, 1960, he married Marlene Will who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his beloved children, Michele (Steve) Ailes of Plainfield, IN, Stephanie (Joel) Boesche of Waco, TX, Kimberly (Michael) Woolard of Danville, IN, and Denise (Robert) Mahon of Clemson, SC; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Judy) Will of Albuquerque, NM; and sister, Dorothy (John) Fredrickson of Marion, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Dale was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and a former 6th grade teacher and choir director at St. Johns Lutheran School. He loved woodworking, gardening, fishing, music, and playing and teaching piano. Throughout his career, he worked as a principal, teacher, and organist.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM (CST) on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Johns Lutheran Church with Pastor Ronald Brauer officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 4-7 PM (CST) on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10 AM until the time of the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns Lutheran Church and School, 111 Kingsbury Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.