Dale Edward Planalp
Dale Edward Planalp, 92 of Tipton died at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. He was born on May 9, 1925 in Hamilton County to Edward G. & Grace A. (Stewart) Planalp. On June 18, 1944 he married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Moon and she survives. The couple enjoyed 73 years of marriage.
Dale was a self-employed farmer in Tipton County retiring in 2012. He was a member of Atlanta Christian Church, Tipton County Bowling Hall of Fame-bowling a 299, and a former member of Tipton County 4-H Beef Producers. Dale was a 1943 graduate of Tipton High School and played basketball for the Blue Devils. He was a huge sports fan and truly loved Tipton sports, Purdue sports, Cincinnati Reds, and Franklin College Women’s Basketball. His passion was farming and sports. He coached little league baseball and loved to watch his children and grandchildren play sports and show in 4-H.
Dale is survived by his wife Evelyn; a son, Neil Planalp and wife Cherie, Tipton; a daughter, Jayne Day and husband, Bob, Tipton; a sister-in-law, Helen Planalp, Tipton; four grandchildren, Chad Day and wife Morgan, Scott Day and wife Brittni, Michael Planalp and wife Megan, Monica Bush and husband Rob; five great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Day, Harper Day, Stella Day, Emma Day, and Cohen Planalp. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Virgil, Floyd, Murl, and Eldon Planalp, and two sisters, Lois Planalp and Oline McCarty.
Dale’s funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Jodie Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Tipton County Livestock Boosters, 1200 S. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072 or Atlanta Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Atlanta, Indiana 46031.
What a great neighbor and friend .
I remember Dale calling our house the morning after my dad got his tractor stuck in our field. After some good ribbing, Dale showed up with his own tractor to pull my dad out.
He also walked to Gary and my house after our daughter Bianca was born to greet the newest member of the neighborhood . He said that walking was part of his heart bypass rehab.
One of the last times he drove himself , he drove to see if Gary had a nice ripe tomato for his supper. Gary did of course. Gary loved that Dale enjoyed his garden produce.
We’ll all miss his sweet smile.
So sorry for your loss, Dale was a kind man, and treated everyone with kindness. I knew him from working at Pioneer, and enjoyed his chats whenever he brought soybeans in! My heart goes out to his family, God got a good man.
I Just Heard About Dale’s Passing. My Condolences to You Neil And Cherie on The Loss Of Your Loved One. My Heart Goes Out To You Both. Will Keep You All In My Prayers.
Neil, I have many fond memories of both of your parents. You are in my thoughts today.
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Neil and all your family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, never met him, but he sounds like a great guy. We actually graduated together in 1975 from THS. My maiden name was Chadwell & my hubby is Larry Barnes.
Sending prayers for peace & comfort for all of you. No matter how old it is hard to lose someone
Sincerely,
Larry & Penni Chadwell Barnes
So sorry to hear this. Dale was a great guy. We will miss him. Dick and Tena Ziegler .