Dale's Obituary
Dale Gene Timm, 92, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at 5:18 p.m. on October 26, 2026, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
Dale was born on January 25, 1934, in Monticello, to the late Raymond and Freida (Wandrei) Timm. He was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln (Monticello) High School in Monticello. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
On February 20, 1960, Dale married the love of his life, Vera Benjamin, at the Monticello Christian Church. She survives, and together they shared many years of love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Dale worked for the United Telephone Company as a lineman and microwave technician, dedicating many years of service before his retirement.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monticello.
Dale found had a wide variety of interests that kept him busy and brought him joy. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and keeping an eye on squirrels that visited his yard. He loved a good game of euchre, working with his hands through carpentry and electronics. A devoted Purdue fan, Dale enjoyed watching Purdue sports and cheering on his beloved Boilermakers.
Along with his lovely wife, Vera, he is survived by six children, Greg Timm (wife, Carla) of Colfax, Indiana, Barb Miller (husband, Richard) of Peru, Indiana, Susan Grimes of Lafayette, Indiana, Wendy Schutte (husband, Bob) of Zionsville, Indiana, Mark Timm of Monticello and Curtis Timm (wife, Carrie) of Heyworth, Illinois; one sister, Lois Vaughn (husband, Weldon) of Lafayette; ten grandchildren, Bryant Miller, Ashley Miller, Kaylee (Thornson) Buhr, Trevor Thornson, Adison Rodgers, Olivia Timm, Ireland Timm, Rowan Timm, Dustin Schutte and Andrew Schutte; six great grandchildren, Liam, Aras, Storm, Hardy, Carter and Delaney.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Alan Scott Timm; siblings, Ralph Timm, Eileen Williams, Bob Timm, Mary Stahl and Glenn Timm; stepmom, Pansy Decker and son-in-law, John Grimes.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home in Monticello, from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral services celebrating Dale’s life at 3:00 p.m.
Interment to follow at Riverview I.O.O. F. cemetery in Monticello.
Memorials may be made to Happy Tails Animal Shelter of White County, 8594 NW Shafer Dr., Monticello, IN 47960. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
