In Loving Memory Of...
Dale Eugene Titus, 45, of Findlay passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at the University of Michigan hospital after fighting a long battle of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Dale was born on June 8, 1966 to the late Walter and Betty (Cox) Titus Sr. Dale enjoyed watching Jeff Gordon, Notre Dame, and the Pittsburgh Steelers with friends and family. Dale also enjoyed golfing with his son Derek and friend Ben Schroder. Dale was a member of the local VFW 5645 auxiliary.
Dale is survived by his wife, Trisha Titus; children, Derek and Ashley Titus; step-children, Nikkole and Ryan Rayle; brother, Warren (Cheryl) Titus of Findlay; six sisters, Beverly (John) Odom Sr., of Defiance, Gloria (John) Gerdeman, Judy Hutchison, both of Findlay, Karen (Paul) Ruehle, of Van Buren, Lisa (Wally) Pember, of Florida and Kellie Titus, of Fostoria; foster parents Pat (Tom) Craft, of Dayton; foster dad, Tom Burry, of Pandora; foster brother; Scott (Marie) Burry; foster sisters, Terri (Alan) Rayle, and Lori (Dan) Rayle; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Dale was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Titus Jr.; and three sisters, Rebecca Morse, Lillie Ward, and Betty Jo Nill. Dale will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Friends may visit on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Harmon cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dale’s name may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
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As I remember Dale, he was a very good hogh school friend. We had many good times together as we were growing up. He was always the shy guy in the group, always wanted to be the behind the scenes guy. I know he loved his son and his daughter very much. He enjoyed the Irish and Nascar.
His health really limited his life the past few years and the last I remember speaking to him at the P-G Rocket football game, he was the same guy as he was in grade school and high school. He never wanted any help or anyone to feel sorry for him. He was very proud person.
I will always cherish the good times when we were growing up, the Friday and Saturday nights cruising around town and enjoying a few drinks with friends. I can still see him standing in our first house with his love (Lori) telling us they were getting married. Too many memories to mention……
It just doesn’t seem possible that he could be gone so quick. I had been checking in with his neice over the past few weeks and the news seemed to get worse as time went on. I knew he was in Michigan and that is where my wife’s life was saved 4 years ago. I really had hoped and prayed that he would get better and make it home.
I guess God had other plans for him and he is now home and in a better place.
As we started our adult lives, we began to drift apart as friends. We are all so busy with our own lifes, spouses and children that we often do not take the time to call up old friends. Perhaps this is a hidden message that we should take the time as some day someone elses life will be taken so quickly and you will not get the opportunity to tell the person what a good friend they are.
We will not forget you Dale. Rest in peace.
Tony Augsburger
To my dear friend Tracey and all of Dale’s family. My heart goes out to you.
Even though Dale was Tracey’s uncle, I often saw him, not only as my classmate, but almost like the brother of my best friend, since we were all the same age. I remember Dale as shy and quiet but very opinionated about things he was passionate about. He used to tease me and I would punch him in the arm and he would just smile and laugh at me. He just had to let me know that I ‘hit like a girl’. He loved knowing he could get under your skin and was good at being the prankster:)
I, too, fell out of contact with Dale as we got older but I still kept tabs on him through Tracey. I always thought it would be Dale who would beat PPH; it has devastated his family. My prayers go out to all of his friends and family. May you all find peace in your struggles to understand why.
If you need anything, ANYTHING, don’t hesitate to call me.
Tracey, I love you like a sister; I’m here…
Jan (Daniel) Ford
To the titus family, especially Judy, its been so many years since i have seen you and talked to you. I found out about Dale being ill just recently, and was devasted when he passed away. When I try to remember all the fun times we all had in Gilboa growing up in that small town , I see me , you , Lynda and Dale always playing together up town at the Gilboa school. everywhere you went, Dale was right there beside you.I really missed you and Dale when you moved away.
I wish i could of talked to him and prayed with him. I prayed alot that he would be healed, God must of needed him for something very important. I pray that your family will be comforted.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Mari McDougle,Siefker
Doug and Jamie Coleman and Family,
It is with much sadness that I write this. Dale, my husband Doug, and I were inseperable during our Intersil days, we would always break together, and enjoy many fun activies out of work. We remember the day he told us about his PPH, and we knew he would fight and win. I still can’t believe that he has lost the battle. My husband and I were talking tonight about all the sayings he used to have, each of them bringing a smile to our faces. He is now out of pain, and he can make all the angels laugh, like he did all of us. He will never be forgotten, he was a great man, great friend, and a great dad. May you all know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
I worked with Dale at RCA. He was a good guy and soo funny. I havn’t seen Dale in years but I’ll always remember him. Rest in peace Dale!
I spent more time in my adolescent life with Dale Titus than I did with anyone else. Football, basketball & baseball…..we played year around. One on one games; games with other friends; make believe games; whenever we could play ball we did, and we had a lot of fun doing it.
As we grew up and moved into High School we continued a strong friendship and created some very fond memories together. Basketball was our favorite sport and we had wonderful times together competing on the court. Off the court we spent time hanging out and practicing basketball, relentlessly. We pushed each other and made each other better; and we always had each others backs in tough situations.
As we moved past High School our paths went in different directions and over time we lost touch.
Dale was a some what shy person in those days when it came to crowds, but not around his friends. He had a wonderful spirit, great wit, and compassionate heart. What I loved most about Dale’s character was his competitiveness. He forced me to work harder, which in turn made me a better athlete and person. I only hope I had a similar affect on his life.
It’s sad his life has been cut short with his health issues. I’m sure he is in a better place looking down on us.
Dale was a great guy and I will forever cherish the life memories we shared together.
Rest in Peace my friend!
Larry McCullough
To the family members of Dale you have all my prayers and deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.All my prayers to you and your family members.
Warren and Cheryl – so very sorry to read of Warren’s brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To all of Dale’s family, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. It has been years since I have seen any of you but have not forgotten you. I know that PPH can be hard to deal with. I have been there when Ella Mae was still with us and Sandy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale Titus
Dale, I remember the night you came into our home. It was on a cold New Years Eve and you were 13 years old. You started the New Year with us in 1979. You were such a joy to all our family. We knew that you loved sports and often had played with your older brothers, Warren and Walt in Gilboa. You went on to play basketball in high school and excelled at the sport. You grew up so fast! It seemed like you turned 18 so quickly and it wasn’t long until you ventured out on your own. However, 18 was a very memorable year for you, as it changed your destiny forever. On June 28, 1984 you asked Jesus to come into your life and save you. Dale, you always remembered that date and reminded me of it years later. I KNOW that you are in heaven waiting for us because of that decision. We will be reunited one day soon.
I love you Dale.
Your foster mom,
Pat
Titus Family,
Dale Titus was a great guy. When growing up in Gilboa all of the neighbors kids spent a lot of time playing basketball, baseball, skating down at the old fire station pond, sledding, and playing football out in the snow.
Dale always had a way to make people laugh, he would find your weak point and really push you to be a better person, if you didn’t he would let you know. We rode the bus together from Gilboa to Pandora and there was never a dull moment, I’m surprised none of us was ever kicked off the bus, Randy Gratz always had a way of putting up with us.
When we graduated most of us grew apart, but I occasionally would run into Dale and he was always the same person, a smile on his face and he would always make me laugh.
I’m sorry for your lose, but Dale is in a better place now and I’m sure his smile will shine down on us all. God Bless..
I dont know where to begin. I havent seen Dale in probably 25 years. Yet the news of his passing has left me with a lump in my throat and tears which no matter how hard i try wont go away. Dale, I pray that God will wrap his arms around your entire family and help them through this time.
Thank you Dale, for being a good friend all through High School. I knew you not only as a quite subdued person in public, but also as perhaps one of the funniest people I have ever known. To this day I use alot of your best lines and jokes.
As one of my classmates said previously, It really is too bad that I let so much time go by and now it is too late to say thank you for everything, the laughs, the friendship and the time that I got to be your friend.
You are always loved and you will forever be missed. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!
Dale,
Saturday, September 10th
Well, tonight at 8pm is the 2012 Michigan vs Notre Dame game. I will be thinking about you and I hope you are watching from above.
Michigan wins by 4 points.