Darrel Allen Dalton, 78, of Huntingburg, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at his home in Huntingburg surrounded by his family.
He was born June 13, 1943, in Gas City, to Lester and Lorraine (Welsh) Dalton. He married Jeanne Uhrick-McKinley on January 11, 1963, in Eaton.
Darrel was a retired Union Steward for the Indiana Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He retired from American Electric Power. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Jeanne Dalton; three daughters, Susan (Gene) Dowell of Mariah Hill, Cindy (Tim) Brewer of Huntingburg and Angela (Tony) Gerber of Ferdinand; and four grandchildren, Austin and Derrick Dowell, and Jacob and Amanda Brewer.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Ann Dalton, in infancy; his parents, Lester and Lorraine Dalton; and a sister, Kathleen Shafer.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the funeral home after 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Henry Fire Department or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
