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Dale E. Wampler,
87, of Lincoln, passed away October 17, 2025, at St.
Clara's Manor with his family by his side.
Private family services will be held. Holland Barry
& Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Dale was born August 15, 1938, in Waynesville, IL.,
the son of Leonard Carl Wampler and Helen
(Cunningham) Wampler. He married Sylvia Kirk on
April 10, 1960. He was a church builder who loved
the Lord. He was a deacon at Faith Assembly of God.
Dale retired from Lehn and Fink after 35 years of
service. He was also formerly employed at Central
School. He was a hard worker and usually had several
jobs. He enjoyed sports and loved to play basketball
in his younger years. Dale was an avid St. Louis
Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan. He was a strong
example of a hardworking and faithful husband and
father.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sylvia Wampler;
his children: Deborah Ihrer, Michelle Capps, and Ron
Wampler; grandchildren: Heather (Tony) Karrick,
Kimberly (Brad) Schneider, Lindsey (Andrew) Hughes,
Kolbey (Brian) Bracewell, Alyssa (Dylan) Morrell,
Josh (Emily) Wampler, and Roni (Chris VanderSwaag)
Wampler;
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great grandchildren:
Grace Schneider, Jett Karrick, Ella Schneider, Tate
Karrick, Ivy Schneider, Jaxx Karrick, Bradey Hughes,
Hayden Hughes,Mackenzie Hughes, Ava Hughes, Zoey
Bracewell, Taylor Bracewell, Luna Bracewell, Laramie
Bracewell, Amelia Morrell, Macy Morrell, Eli Wampler,
Theo VanderSwaag, Owen VanderSwaag Micah Wampler,
and Levi Wampler; siblings Donna Berkley and Gary
(Sandy) Wampler; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends also survive.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, grandson Todd William Coleman,
son in law Jeffrey Ihrer, and sister Marjorie
Bicknell.
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