Dale E. Schertz, 90, of Remington, died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Jasper County Hospital. He had been in failing health since Sunday. He was born January 26, 1920 in Saybrook, Illinois to the late Peter and Ella Garber Schertz. He graduated from Saybrook High School and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. His marriage was to Florence Virginia Cooper on June 3, 1945 in Saybrook. She preceded him in death on June 13, 1998. Mr. Schertz was a minister at Zion Mennonite Church in Goodland for 52 years. He also farmed, retiring in 1974. He enjoyed woodworking, ministering to people in the community and spending time with his family. Surviving are his daughters, Sandra Kauffman of Goshen, Karen Lambert (husband: Terry) of Remington, and Cheryl Green (husband: Terry) of Silver Lake; and a sister, Velma Schertz of Saybrook. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are 3 sisters and 1 brother. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at First Christian Church in Remington. Rev. Randy Sparks to officiate. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington is entrusted with care. Memorials may be made in memory of Dale to the Mennonite Missions.