Dale E. Eppley

Dale E. Eppley, 75, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his home. He was born on July 17, 1936 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Christian Arthur and Olga Lucille (Hall) Eppley.He is survived by his loving family: three children, Kenny (Diane) Moore, Daleena Nelson, and Deedra (Jerry Castle) Hess; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gwen Sis Litzinger; three brothers, James Sonny (Carol) Eppley, Edgar Teddy (Helen) Eppley, and Jack Buddy (Nancy) Eppley; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Norvagene Owens Eppley; his son. Kyle Eppley; and his sister, Helen Hall.A funeral service, celebrating Dales life, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Thornville home of HOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main St., with Pastor Tom Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville.Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, 3:00-5:00 PM.Condolences may be sent to www.hoskinsonfuneral.comHOSKINSON-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, Thornville, is honored to care for the Eppley Family.