Dale W. Wilburn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dale W. Wilburn, 90, of Bluffton passed away on Thursday morning, January 24, 2019, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton. Dale was born on October 21, 1928 in Huntington County to Raymond & Anna (Spicer) Wilburn. He graduated from Ossian High School in 1946, and worked as the office manager of REMC for over 44 years, retiring in 1990. On November 7, 1948 at the Ossian United Methodist Church, Dale and Barbara (Brandyberry) were married. Survivors include his wife Barbara of Bluffton and three children: Mike (Mary Lou) Wilburn of Wheaton, IL., Gary (Doreen) Wilburn of Indianapolis, IN., and Linda (Timothy) Trzynka of Fort Wayne, along with 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandsons. He is also survived by four sister-in-laws; Jessie Wilburn, Pat Brandyberry, Maxine Brandyberry, Marilyn Somers. Dale is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Ned & Wayne Wilburn. A service to celebrate Dale’s life will be held at 3 P.M. on Sunday (Jan. 27th) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Pastor Mark Dauterman will officiate. Calling Hours will take place from 1 to 3 on Sunday, prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Wells County Food Bank or Habitat for Humanity in Wells County. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.

Dale W. Wilburn

October 21, 1928 - January 24, 2019