Thomas Dale Pruitt passed away October 28,2022 surrounded by his wife and children. He was 73 years old.
Dale, as he went by, was born in Gary, Indiana on April 28,1949 to parents Adkins and Nadine (Phillips) Pruitt, whom proceeded him in death. Dale was also proceeded in death by his daughter Elizabeth (Pruitt) Wight, sister Betty Pruitt, father-in-law A.P. Weber, mother-in-law Joyce Weber and brother-in-law Tony Weber.
Dale is survived by his wife, of nearly 53 years, Lynn (Weber) Pruitt, daughter Jessica (Rob) Parks, son Thomas Dale Pruitt Jr, son-in-law Karl Wight, grandchildren Clinton (Cheyenne) Wight, Anthony (Ariel) Wight, Rachel (Jax) Wight, Lizzy (Jacob) Chandler, Belle Chandler And Robby Parks, great grandchildren Kye and Parker, siblings R.J. (David) Belise, Warren (Jackie) Pruitt and Gale (Mel) Lolkema, sister-in-law Kerry Oldewurtel and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dale graduated from Lake Central High School in 1968. While in school, he worked at Emsing's grocery store where he met the love of his life, Lynn. They married November 22, 1969. After school, Dale went on to become a Mill Wright and was employed at Inland Steel Mill until he retired after over 44 years. On his down time, Dale enjoyed fishing, bowling, napping, spending time with friends and family and tinkering.
Dale was a jack-of-all trades. He excelled at carpentry and mechanics. He loved Nascar; he and Lynn went to many races, he enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, Western shows and drinking Strohl's beer.
One of Dale's favorite things was spending time with family; whether in the U.P. of Michigan, Tennessee or his back deck. He loved his family dearly. They were his world and he would do ANYTHING for them. Dale will be missed greatly by his family and friends. His humor and generosity will continue and carry on through his family.
Family will receive visitors Tuesday November 1, 4-7pm, at White-Love Funeral Home in Chesterton, Indiana. Funeral service will be held Wednesday November 2 at 1pm at White-Love with burial to follow at Angel Crest Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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