Dale E. Schofner

Dale E. Schofner, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014, at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1940, to Fred Schofner and Lottie (Parrott) Schofner in Shelbyville. Survivors include two sons: Brad W. Schofner and wife, Rhonda, of Edinburgh; and Brian S. Schofner of Midlothian, Va.; five grandchildren, Stacey Goforth, Lauren Schofner, Alexa Schofner, Logan Schofner and Cameron Schofner; two great-grandchildren, Grant Schofner and Brody Schofner; brother Russell Schofner of Shelbyville; and two sisters, Wilma Schuck and Helen Aulby, both of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by sister, Thelma Henderson and brothers, Mel Schofner and James Schofner. Mr. Schofner was employed with Indiana Gas Co., and retired as area supervisor after 42 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge No. 766 and Sons of American Legion Post No. 70. He very much enjoyed participating in golf and basketball. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., with Father Aaron Pfaff officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278; or Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks and Sheila J. Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Schofner.