Obituaries

October 23, 1961 to July 6, 2020

MEDARYVILLE - Dale Allen Gilger Sr, 58, of Medaryville, passed away Monday, July 6, at home with his family nearby.

He was born Oct. 23, 1961 in Valparaiso, the son of the late Donald E. B. Gilger Jr. and Evelyn L Davis Gilger. He was a graduate of Valparaiso High School.

He is survived by:
Carry White Gilger, Medaryville, Wife
Dale Gilger Jr., Medaryville, Son
Zachary Gilger, Medaryville, Son
Sophia Gilger, Medaryville, Daughter
Donald E.B. (Terri) Gilger III, Indiana, Brother
Marquita (Randy Hoepker) Davis, Colorado, Sister
David Gilger, (Omar Rios) Colorado, Brother
Jason (Vita) Dust Indiana, Brother
Glen “Dale” (Millie) Markley, Indiana, Uncle
Pat Markley, Texas, Uncle
Louwella Markley McDonald, Tennessee, Aunt
Sally Markley, Indiana, Aunt
Cindy Markley, Indiana, Aunt
Larry Dust, Indiana, Step-father
Many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews

Preceded in death by:
Harry Davis, Step-father
William McDonald, Uncle
Bernard Markley, Uncle
Marilyn Markley, Aunt
Nancy Markley, Aunt

Mr. Gilger moved to California upon entering the armed services. While in the military he gained expertise in electronics. Afterward, he used and sharpened these skill sets in the petrol/chemical industry throughout California. He returned home to Indiana in 2010. He was passionate about electronics and continued with his unique skills after joining Jacob’s Professional Services LLC in Monon, owned and operated by Ed and Stacy Jacobs. He loved his work as well as the owners, associates and clients of the business. He answered calls regardless of weather or time of day. He would do troubleshooting or installations to keep stations available for Indiana communities. He always demonstrated his desire to train and share his passion for the job with those associated with him. He was especially devoted to his job during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also enjoyed cars and electronics both as hobbies and as work. His greatest joy was his wife and children. He constantly tended to their wellbeing and futures. He will be missed by many.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Jeremy Glasford officiating.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.