Dale L. Pickerel

Rural Helena resident, Dale L. Pickerel, 86 passed away Friday, Apr. 21, 2017 at the Bethesda Care Center, Fremont.

Born in Marion, OH on Sept. 13, 1930, Dale was one of four children of Clifford and Flossie (Hoverman) Pickerel.  He graduated from Waite High School in 1948 and went to work for Libby Owens Ford.  Dale retired as a glass worker in Dec. 1983.  He’ll be remembered for his love of raising quarter horses and spending time on his farm.

Dale married his wife of over 61 years, Celia M. Martin, in Toledo.  Celia survives.  Also surviving are their children, Justin (Tina) of Swanton, Brian (Denise) of Pemberville, Michelle (Gary) Root of Lindsey and Shane (Billi) of Fremont; grandchildren Zach (Tanya), Kyle and Kaitlin Pickerel, Angela (Arik) Witker, Matthew (Brittany) Pickerel, Joshua (Deanna) & Sara Root; and Kelly & Michael Pickerel; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister June Goss of Howell, MI.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert and James Pickerel. 

Monetary donations may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 2500 N. Reynolds, Toledo, OH  43615.

Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date.  The Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont has had the privilege of assisting Dale’s family.