Dale A. Book, 67, of Sycamore, died on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.

Dale was born February 4, 1954 in Upper Sandusky to Robert E. and Rita A. (Stief) Book, both deceased. He was married to Bridgett Long and they later divorced.

He is survived by his two children, Ashley N. (Todd Dunn) Book, of Nevada; and Derek R. (Emily) Book, of Arlington; and two granddaughters, Brinleigh Dunn and Georgia Book, born the morning of Dale’s death. Dale is also survived by siblings Barbara (Duane) Ruth of Nevada; Diane Elchert, of Upper Sandusky; Book by Charles (Laura), from Upper Sandusky; Book by Gary (Stéphanie), from Upper Sandusky; Jack (Beth) Book, from Upper Sandusky; Donald Book (Pam), from Nevada; and Sharon (Rick) Kindle, of Upper Sandusky; as well as several nieces and nephews.

His parents died before him; two brothers, Tom and Larry; and a brother-in-law, Daniel Elchert.

Dale graduated from Upper Sandusky High School in 1972 and worked for the Sycamore telephone company for 29 years, before retiring in 2014 for health reasons. During his retirement he assisted his brother Gary with Bookies Lawn Service.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sycamore, BPOE # 83 in Upper Sandusky, and Sycamore American Legion # 250.

As a hobby he enjoyed hunting with his “Canadian gang”, fishing with his nephews and brother-in-law Duane, where there was always a competition to see who caught the biggest or the most, playing golf with his brothers , helping his friend’s farm and following the Buckeyes.

Dale will be remembered for his caring spirit, willingness to help others, work ethic, and ability to get anyone to talk.

Dale Book funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, with Reverend Amy Vittorio. Interment will follow at the Old Mission Cemetery. Visitations will be held three hours prior to service time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. The family requested casual dress for the visitation and the funeral.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wyandot Memorial Health Foundation, the Wyandot County Salvation Army, or a charity of the donor’s choice and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Online condolences can be sent at www.lucasbatton.com.

(Pd.122021)