Dale Emerson VanHouten

Dale E. VanHouten Sr., age 66 of Cardington passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1956, to Howard E. and Dorthy J. (Redman) VanHouten who preceded him in death.

Dale was a 1974 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and later became a welder.

On October 10, 2003, Dale married Dianne Petry in Cardington, she survives in Cardington.

In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by his two sons Dale VanHouten Jr, and David VanHouten both of Michigan, his stepchildren Shane (Mandy) Young and Kirbie (Samantha) Young, five grandchildren: Kira, Marlo, Marnie, Sean and Ava, and his siblings Von (Dawn) VanHouten of Martel, June Wofel of Florida, and Sherrie (Dan) Bentley of Marion.

Friends may call on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gompf Funeral Home, 440 Center Street in Cardington. The funeral will directly follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Chris Umphryes officiating. Following the service, the burial will take place in the Glendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks anyone wishing to donate to consider the Cardington Food Panty, P.O. Box 168, Cardington, Ohio 43315.

Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the VanHouten family with Dale's final wishes and condolences may be expressed at www.gompffh.com.