Dale Brubaker

Dale E. Brubaker, 83, of Troy, passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born January 2, 1941, in Franklin Twp., Darke County, to the late Harry B. and Naomi (Gaines) Brubaker.

He will be missed and remembered by two daughters, Tammy (Hank III) Habekost of West Alexandria and Pam Marrs of Troy; six grandchildren, Daniel (Courtney) Smith, Derek (Amber) Smith, D’Ann (Travis) O’Neill, Devin (Ali) Habekost-Eisenhour, Sydney Marrs and Jesse Marrs; 12 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Eugene (Alice) Brubaker, Joann Brubaker, Janice (Don) Crist, Donna (Dale) Algren; sister-in-law Patricia Brubaker; his significant other, Patricia Bryant of Troy; her children, Sabrina (Edward) Elson of Marion and Aundrea (Josh Bodenmiller) Bryant of Troy; and her grandchildren, Jessica, Miranda and Jenna. He was preceded in death by his stillborn daughter Beth Ann Brubaker; brother Melvin Brubaker; and infant sister Eileen Brubaker.

Dale attended Elizabeth Twp. Schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked for Hobart Brothers and retired from Spinnaker Coating. However, Dale’s true passion was farming.

Friends may visit with the family from 12-2 p.m. Friday, January 12, at Moore Funeral Home, 10 S. High St., Covington, with a short service to follow. Burial will be in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at moorefh.com.