Dale E. Kinder

Dale Edward Kinder, 82, a lifelong Rush County resident, passed away March 9, 2013 at his home in Rushville. He was born in Rush County to Lloyd & Margaret Ellen (Dickson) Kinder on February 9, 1931. He was a 1950 graduate of New Salem High School. He was a Corporal in the US Army, serving during the Korean War. Dale married Charlotte Richardson on May 28, 1952 and she survives. Dale farmed many years in Rush County. He also worked at Crop Production Services in New Salem most recently and had been a sorter for Pioneer many years after harvest. Dale was a member of the Little Flatrock Christian Church, Rushville Eagles Lodge, American Legion Post #150 & the VFW. He was a 50+ year member of the Andersonville Masonic Lodge F&AM. Dale was an avid IU & RCHS supporter! Survivors in addition to his wife Charlotte, of Rushville, include a son, George & wife Susan Kinder of Rush County, daughters, Pam & husband Larry Miller of Southport and Karen & husband Jason Cox of Rushville, brothers, Harold Kinder of Rush County & James (Doug) & wife Nancy Kinder of Port Charlotte, FL., sisters, Doris Lucas of Marion, Stella McNaughton of OH. and Janet & husband Glen Schaefer of Leland, MI., grandsons, Doug & wife Kheonna Kinder, Rob & wife Ashley Kinder, Sam & wife Brittany Kinder, Charlie Miller, Cameron & Adam Cox, great grandsons, Bryan & Russell Kinder and great granddaughter, Thea Kinder. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Russell. Services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, March 13 at Moster Mortuary in Rushville with Warren Engel presiding. Friends are welcome to visit at the mortuary Tuesday evening from 4-8PM. Masonic services will be provided by the Andersonville Lodge Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the mortuary. The Rush County Veterans Honor Guard will provide military rites on Wednesday. Cremation will follow service and burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity or the family askes that you donate blood in Dale's memory. He had donated many gallons of his own blood throughout his lifetime.

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Dale E. Kinder

February 9, 1931 - March 9, 2013