Dale StidamsNORTH WEBSTER – Dale Stidams, of Pierceton, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at the age of 61.
Born on Sept. 15, 1961, in Goshen, Dale was the son of Delbert and Tilda Mae Stidams. He was a 1981 graduate of Wawasee High School. On May 10, 1987, he married his love, Sherry Sheets, spending 35 years together. Dale proudly served in the United States Army for seven years until his honorable discharge in 1997. He fought in the Gulf War during Operation Desert Shield where he received several medals and awards.
Dale was a very laid back and wonderful man. He loved his family more than anything, especially his children and grandchildren. His family thought of him as a good sidekick and was also there for him. He also was an avid fisherman and hunter, a true outdoorsman. Most of all, Dale enjoyed life to the fullest and shared that positivity with others. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Along with his wife, Sherry, those who survive with his memories to cherish include his children: Jeremy Gause, Joni (Matt) Smith, Janelle (Edwin) Bartels and Joshua (Renae) Mix; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings: Joe (Mary) Stidams, George (Joanne) Stidams, Wayne (Tracy) Stidams, Pat (Kevin) Koher, Billie Jo May, Rex “Buren” Powell and Liza (Larry) Jones. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Dale was preceded in passing by his parents, siblings: Marie Powell, Carl Stidams, Don Stidams, Delbert Stidams Jr., Brad Stidams, Mark Stidams, Kellie Sicks, James Irving Stidams, Louise Wakley and Vannie Swinehart; and brother-in-law, Dan May.
Dale’s care is entrusted to Titus Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Friends may join the family for visitation at Owen Family Home in North Webster, 8056 E. CR 500N, North Webster, on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Life Celebration service will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday with doors opening at 10 a.m. followed by military honors.
Donations may be given on Dale’s GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/dcc551c7 or to Titus Funeral Home for his funeral expenses.
To leave a written condolence, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
