Dale Bishop, 85

Dale Beard Bishop, age 85 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away early

Tuesday morning March 30, 2010 at his home.

He was born May 22, 1924 in Auburn, Indiana a son to the late Ronald and

Frances (Beard) Bishop.

Dale had resided in Sturgis since 1961 coming from Fort Wayne, Indiana

where he graduated from Central High School and he continued his

education at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. On May 22, 1946

he married Bette J. Onofrio in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

For 25 years he owned and operated the Sturgis Western Auto Store and

Bishop Furniture Store also in Sturgis. Prior to coming to Sturgis Dale

had been employed by Standard Oil of Indiana. For 23 years he had served

on the Board of Directors of Citizens State Bank, renamed Bank One and

following the purchase of the bank by Citizens Bank of Flint it was and

currently is named Citizens Bank.

Dale was proud to have served his country from 1942-1946 during WWII

with the U.S. Marine Corp earning the rank of Sergeant.

He was a member of the Sturgis Evangelical Church. He was also a member

of Meridian Sun-Eagle Lodge #49 F& AM, Lakeville, Indiana Lodge #353

F&AM, Sturgis Shrine Club, Scottish Rite-Valley of Grand Rapids,

Saladine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Grand Rapids, Royal Order of Jesters,

Neuman-Wenzel Post #73 American Legion and the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Bette “Betsy” Bishop, One

Son; Neal (Tammie)Bishop of San Francisco, California, Grandson; Jason

E. (Cindi) DeVine of St. Louis, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter; Marcia Jane

Tague, two brothers and one step-brother..

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial

service celebrating the life of Dale Bishop and a time for fellowship

and sharing of memories will be held at a later date to be announced.

Private burial of the ashes will take place at Roselawn Cemetery in

Union Township near Auburn, Indiana where military honors will be

conferred by the U.S. Marine Corp Honor Guard.

The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago

Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-3285 in entrusted with the

arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial

donation in Mr. Bishop’s memory consider the Shriners Hospital for

Children, 2211 North Oak Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60707.