On February 22, 1958, Dale married the love of his life, Nancy Cotanche, in Petoskey. Dale taught agriculture in Vermontville and in Harbor Springs before the family in 1960 moved to the Hudsonville area. He then went to work for Smith-Douglass Fertilizer in Holland, Michigan, and was there for 38 years before retiring as Chief of Marketing from the area in 1998. He returned to Petoskey upon his retirement and to his current home on Walloon Lake in 2000.
He enjoyed fishing, boating, golf and loved playing softball. He played as pitcher in most cases. He played on a championship winning intramural team in college, as well as playing in the local church league. He was also known for his homerun that he hit into the lake while playing for the Fotchman team.
He was a dedicated member of the First Christian Church of Petoskey and served in almost all positions of the church, except that of minister. He was also a Life-Member of the Fraternal Order of Oddfellows.
Dale was one of the most genuinely decent people you could ever hope to meet. He always had a smile on his face and was known for his sense of humor.
OBITUARY
Dale W. Bachelor, 83 of Boyne City, died December 15, 2018 at the Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; 5 children, Sam (Reenie) Bachelor, Elizabeth Pruitt, Jennifer (Scott) Hayes, Jeffrey Bachelor, and Jay Bachelor; 9 grandchildren, Phillip, Jay, Sarah, Nick, Tyler, Paige, Blake, Kelly, and Ashlee; 3 great grandchildren, Braxton, Emma, and Ava; sister, Marilyn Burrows and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and by 6 siblings.
MEMORIAL
A memorial service will be tentatively held on May 25, 2019, the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend at the First Christian Church in Petoskey. Full details will be announced by the Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.
Source: Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical; Greenwood Cemetery; Petoskey, MI;Stone Funeral Home; Petoskey,Michigsn 49770
On February 22, 1958, Dale married the love of his life, Nancy Cotanche, in Petoskey. Dale taught agriculture in Vermontville and in Harbor Springs before the family in 1960 moved to the Hudsonville area. He then went to work for Smith-Douglass Fertilizer in Holland, Michigan, and was there for 38 years before retiring as Chief of Marketing from the area in 1998. He returned to Petoskey upon his retirement and to his current home on Walloon Lake in 2000.
He enjoyed fishing, boating, golf and loved playing softball. He played as pitcher in most cases. He played on a championship winning intramural team in college, as well as playing in the local church league. He was also known for his homerun that he hit into the lake while playing for the Fotchman team.
He was a dedicated member of the First Christian Church of Petoskey and served in almost all positions of the church, except that of minister. He was also a Life-Member of the Fraternal Order of Oddfellows.
Dale was one of the most genuinely decent people you could ever hope to meet. He always had a smile on his face and was known for his sense of humor.
OBITUARY
Dale W. Bachelor, 83 of Boyne City, died December 15, 2018 at the Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; 5 children, Sam (Reenie) Bachelor, Elizabeth Pruitt, Jennifer (Scott) Hayes, Jeffrey Bachelor, and Jay Bachelor; 9 grandchildren, Phillip, Jay, Sarah, Nick, Tyler, Paige, Blake, Kelly, and Ashlee; 3 great grandchildren, Braxton, Emma, and Ava; sister, Marilyn Burrows and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and by 6 siblings.
MEMORIAL
A memorial service will be tentatively held on May 25, 2019, the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend at the First Christian Church in Petoskey. Full details will be announced by the Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.
Source: Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical; Greenwood Cemetery; Petoskey, MI;Stone Funeral Home; Petoskey,Michigsn 49770
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