Dale E. Schofner, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away March 1, 2014. He was born Jan. 15, 1940 in Shelbyville, to Fred and Lottie (Parrott) Schofner.
Mr. Schofner was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge #766 and Sons of American Legion Post #70. Mr. Schofner was employed with Indiana Gas Co., and retired as Area Supervisor after 42 years of service.
He is survived by his sons, Brad W. ( Rhonda) Schofner of Edinburgh and Brian S. Schofner of Midlothian, Va.; grandchildren, Stacey Goforth, Lauren Schofner, Alexa Schofner, Logan Schofner and Cameron Schofner; great- grandchildren, Grant Schofner and Brody Schofner; brother, Russell Schofner of Shelbyville and sisters, Wilma Schuck and Helen Aulby both of Shelbyville.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Thelma Henderson and brothers, Mel and James Schofner.
Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Visitation will be from 4- 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Murphy-Park Funeral Service & Crematory. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville with Father Aaron Pfaff officiating. Burial will take place March 7, 2014, at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assc. 6100 W. 96th St. Ste. 200 Indianapolis, IN 46278 or The Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service 703 S. Harrison St. Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
