GOSHEN — Dallas E. Fox, 81, died March 15, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born March 16, 1935, in Milford, to Elmer LeRoy and Pearle Slabaugh Fox. On Aug. 29, 1959, he married Mary Louise Sheets at Bethany Church of the Brethren. She survives along with three children: Debra Patterson, Milford; Monica (spouse Ernie) Wagler, New Paris; and Scott (spouse Michele) Fox, Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded by a granddaughter, Courtney Fox; a son-in-law, Thomas Patterson; a sister, Esther Berkey; and three brothers: Delbert, Dewey and Robert Fox. He was a 1953 graduate of Milford High School, where he played the trombone and was a member of Future Farmers of America. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force from December 1953 until October 1957. He worked at Rock Masonry for 33 years before owning and operating A-OK Pools for 34 years. He was a lifelong member of Bethany Church of the Brethren, where he enjoyed singing in quartets. He also held membership with the Bricklayer Union, Indiana Lakeland Girl Scouts and the New Paris Chamber of Commerce. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bethany Church of the Brethren, 19003 U.S. 6, New Paris. Pastor Tim Sollenberger Morphew will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. ***** Memorials to the church. Condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneral home.com.
