Dale A. Martin, 63, of Bluffton, passed away Oct. 12, 2016, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Dale was born Oct. 7, 1953, in Wells County to Richard O. and Naomi Jones Martin; his mother survives in Bluffton. He married Gloria A. Eltzroth in Poneto June 22, 1974; she survives.

He retired as warehouse manager from Helena Chemical and G-H Fertilizer. He was working parttime for Klefeker Farms in Keystone. Dale was a 1972 graduate of Southern Wells High School. He was a member of the Frances Slocum Trail Riders Club for 13 years.

He enjoyed raising horses and mules, farming, camping, and trail riding horses. He was a longtime member of the Poneto Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include a son, Andy (Mindy) Martin of Bluffton; a daughter, Heather (Larry) Jenkins of Poneto; two grandsons, Dalton Dolby of Huntington and Drake Dolby of Poneto; a brother, Kenneth (Linda) Martin of Poneto; and a sister, Karen Eubank of Markle.

Calling hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the funeral home with Pastor Roy Nevil officiating.

Calling will also be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Grove Cemetery in Poneto.

Memorials may be made to the Wells County 4-H Horse and Pony Club.

Online condolences at: www.thegmcfamily.com