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Leonard Dale Zumbaugh, 75, of Apopka, FL passed away on March 13, 2017. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on October 28, 1941. Dale enjoyed the outdoors, and loved sports, fishing and hunting. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and was Methodist by his faith. Before moving to Florida in 1988, Dale worked at the Food Marketing Corporation in Fort Wayne, IN as a warehouse worker, eventually working his way up to management/labor relations. After moving to Florida, he started his own business as a Recruiter. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dana Zumbaugh; his sons: Michael Zumbaugh and wife Jennifer; and Chris Zumbaugh and wife Cynthia; his brothers: Gary (Barbara) Zumbaugh, Tim (Robin) Zumbaugh and David (Angela) Zumbaugh and by his grandchildren: Michael, Megan, Hanna, Peter, Zoe and Ella.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 2 – 3 PM at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Apopka, FL. The funeral service will follow at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in Dale’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central FL Chapter, 2180 W. State Road 414, Suite 1100 Longwood, FL 32779. Online remembrances may be made at www.baldwinfairchild.com. Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Apopka, FL.
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April 5, 2017
Dale will be missed by the North Side High School classmates who knew him. It was heartwarming to read the comments by his Fla friends that his funny and generous personality touched so many people through the years.
May our Lord's Presence surround his family and friends with Peace, Comfort and Strength in the coming days.
1959 Classmate, Joyce (Thomas) Briner
March 24, 2017
Amy Scruby
We will miss Dale so much. He and Dana were like grandparents to my kids, always stopping by to visit and bring the girls treats, and chatting and giving advice in the driveway. He let us fish in his backyard and always had compliments for the girls (young and not so young) of Lake Blue Circle. He and Dana were wonderful neighbors and terrific friends, the kind you only have once in a lifetime. We truly loved them both. Dale will be missed, and we send our deepest condolences to Dana and family.
March 23, 2017
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Linda Fuller
I am going to miss Dale so very much as he was like a second father to me. Living two doors down from Dale and Dana for 25 years, I became close friends with both of them and grew to love them so. Dale helped me so many times and as I live alone, every day he would say to me "My phone is always on if you need anything." He caught the snakes out of my pool deck, helped me repair my fence, helped me start my edger, took me to the hospital and on and on. There are too many kind things that he did for me to mention. When I was feeling down, he could always lift my spirits and get me to laugh and that is a gift not everyone has. I have so many fond memories of him and conversations that we had sitting at Dairy Queen where we would meet for lunch, that I will never forget. He was funny, kind, smart and definitely ornary, but everyone who knew him loved him and his passing will leave a huge void.
March 23, 2017
Jill Domb
Dales touched many lives and brought smiles to the people around him. I'm grateful to have known him."
March 22, 2017
My condolences to the family.
He was a good person.
Warren Bullard
March 20, 2017
Richard Zumbaugh
My Uncle Dale had a great life. He lived it the way he wanted and let little stand in his way. He had a personality 10 feet tall and enjoyed terrorizing us kids!!! He'll be greatly missed by our family!!!
Richard Deane Zumbaugh
March 19, 2017
Norman Collar
My condolences to your family .l have known Dale since bible school at trinity methodist church in Fort Wayne .we went to franklin jr high an North Side High School together.
Dale have very strong beliefs an would express them.
Norman Collar NSHS Class 1959
March 17, 2017
Karen Wilmer
Mike and Chris,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the sudden loss of your Dad. May the love of family and friends help comfort you during this difficult time. We will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wilmer's-Eric, Karen, Sam and Andrew
March 17, 2017
Dale and I went to high school togeather. He was a star halfback,also a track
star for north side high school.He had a great personality and was very well
liked to all who knew him.He will be greatly missed.
David Sharts,class of 1959 NSHS
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