Dale A. Barnard, 75, of Meadville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness.
He was born October 23, 1947, in Meadville, a son of Dale M. and Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Pegan Barnard. He married Karen Britton August 12, 1967.
Dale was a 1966 graduate of Meadville High School and then completed his tool and die apprenticeship program. He was co-owner of Holbrook Tool and Molding, Inc. where he was regarded as a good leader and humble man.
Dale was a member of Meadville Alliance Church where he served as an Elder and former Sunday School teacher. He was a member of the Gideons of Crawford County for many years. Dale was a devoted family man. In retirement, he continued his hobbies of racing, bowling, and golfing and had his best 2023 golf score the day before he passed. He was proud to be the recipient of the 2009 Wally trophy with his 1934 Roadster at Indianapolis.
Survivors, in addition to his loving wife, Karen, include a daughter, Shelly Barnard (John Chacona) of Lakewood, OH; two grandsons, Nathaniel Miller and Drake Williams; a sister, Kelly Ann LaBruzzo (John) of Meadville; a sister-in-law, Tina Barnard of Meadville and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kristy Lynn Miller; a sister, Karen Powell; and a brother, Jeffrey Barnard.
Calling hours will be Saturday, July 1st from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville where the funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Conley, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St. or Gideons of Crawford County, P.O. Box 349, both of Meadville, PA 16335.
The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net
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