Sydney P. Dale, Jr., age 86, of Connersville, passed away on July 31, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. Syd had been in failing health, but his death was unexpected.  He was born in Middletown, Connecticut on May 14, 1936.

Syd was united in marriage to Patsy Edmondson on June 13, 1976, in Mount Vernon, OH.  They were able to spend almost 40 years together before her passing in 2016.

Over the years, he had worked at Hoosier Container, Weyerhaeuser, Indiana Box Maker and he retired from Container Craft after several years of service.  He also worked in the kitchen of the Amvets, and was owner and operator at CD's Country Kitchen, and the Starlight Restaurant.

He was a member of the Amvets, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Optimist Club.  He had a passion for bowling and was a member of the 300 club. Syd was instrumental in putting into place the Connersville High School Bowling Team where he also served as the coach for the first year. He also enjoyed golfing and playing putt putt golf.  He was known to his family as the "Putt Putt King".  Above all he treasured the time he spent with his family.

His memories will forever be cherished by his daughter, Mitzi Workman; grandchildren, David Lee (Ashley) Workman and Joseph Matthew Weber; and great grandchildren, Branson, Lexus Anne, Meira May and Rohen David.  He will be thought of often by his companion of the past five years and her family, Elma Wren; her children, Holly Marsh, William Wren and Jeff Wren; her grandchildren, Ashley, Logan, Kayla, and Zackery; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Debbie Branson; and several siblings.

Keeping with Sydney's wishes, cremation was chosen.

Keeping with Sydney's wishes, cremation was chosen.  A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 w 8 ^th Street, Connersville, on Monday August 15, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to assist the Dale family once again with arrangements.