Dale L. Frazier

Dale L. Frazier, 84, of New Paris, died Friday evening, March 18, 2011, at Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen.

He was born in Nappanee on December 3, 1926, to the late Jesse and Maude (Moneyheffer) Frazier.

He married Wilhilmena Rhoda “Babe” Pauls on April 24, 1945 in Milford.  She passed away July 6, 2003.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary (Kermit) Mishler, ofNew Paris, Vickey (Arden) Boyer of Denver, Indiana, and JuneHelen (Joseph F. Jr.) Creedon of Norfolk, Massachusetts; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lela Detwieler; and two brothers, Cleo and Wilbur Frazier.

A New Paris resident since 1987, Mr. Frazier was a farmer on the homestead farm on US 6 and CR 15.  He was also a production welder at Riblet Products, Elkhart, where he had served as a union representative.  He was a member of the New Paris Church of the Brethren.

Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 22 and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. An 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011, funeral service will be conducted at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Godfrey officiating.

Burial will follow in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.

Memorials may be given to Goldenrod or Goshen Care at Home Hospice.