TROY — Dale E. Bartel, age 66, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at this residence. Dale was born on July 4, 1950 in Troy, OH to the Vernon E. and Dorothy (Hardesty) Bartel.

Dale is survived by his wife of eleven years: Barbara J. (Johnston) Bartel; children: Shawnna (Tony) Roob of Lima, Karla (Doug) Kenney of Dayton, Amy Russell of Troy, Joe (Sarah) Valentine of Wellston; Brooke (Matt) Cole of Seattle, WA and Josh (Marie) Valentine of Cincinnati; grandchildren: Alexis Roob, Kasey Perry, Abigail Roob, Kate Russell, Kyle Kenney, Megan Kenney, Bailee, Ava and Colin Valentine, Jackson, Greyson and Sawyer Cole and Will and Max Valentine; brother: Mark (Pam) Bartel of Troy and their children: Michael, Megan and Amanda Bartel; aunt: Faye Hardesty of Troy; and extended family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife: Jacque K. (Netzley) Bartel on December 24, 2003.

Dale was a 1968 graduate of Miami East High School. He served in the US National Guard. He was a member and advisor with the Miami County 4-H for many years. Dale was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Troy.

Dale was a longtime area farmer and a Staunton Township Trustee for over 30 years. He was currently employed with Farmers Elevator in Houston.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Troy with the Rev. Keith Wagner. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County 4H, c/o Miami County Extension Services, 201 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.