Dale E. Simon, age 99, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 30, 2017 at St. Rita's Hospital.
He was born on April 19, 1918 in Hancock County, Ohio to Edward "Dutch" and Rosa (Badertscher) Simon, who preceded him in death.
On April 14, 1937, he married Ella Craig and she passed away on May 21, 1968.
He then married Doris Carte on July 18, 1970, she survives in Ada.
Dale was very proud of his work record which started at age 8 in the Hog Creek Marsh, weeding onions earning $2.50 for a ten hour day, six days a week.
Then he worked in the bowling alleys in Ada setting pins at 2 cents a line.