Former Celina resident Dale Link, 59, of Troy, died Oct. 7, 2006, at his home.

He was born Oct. 14, 1946, in Hamilton, to Earl and Mildred Link Myers. His mother survives and his stepfather, Virgil, is deceased. His wife Linda, also survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Wes and Matthew (Antoinette); two daughters, Tonya Cross and Angie (Tony) Abshire; three stepsons, Archie Newsome, Andy (Shawna) Newsome and Jeff (Penny) White; a stepdaughter, Tina (Don) Gramann; two brothers, Denny (Deana) and Donnie (Joe); three sisters, Gail (Jim) Livesburger, Shelia (Louie) Colgate and Judy (Richard) Peek; and 17 grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Raymond.

He retired after 30 years with the Harrison Township Road Department. He also worked 20 years with the Harrison Township Fire Department and most recently at Behm's Restaurant in rural Celina. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3025 and Sons of the American Legion Post 470, both of Coldwater, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713, Celina.

Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at George C. Martin Funeral Home, North Dayton Chapel, Dayton, the Rev. Mike Vencill officiating. Burial is at Forest Hills Cemetery, Tipp City.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of Dayton.