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15, 1939 - Dec. 21, 2009MISHAWAKA - Dale E. Munger, 70, of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 10:10 p.m. in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after an apparent heart attack. Dale was born July 14, 1939, to the late Odon "Red" Munger and Pauline Angel in Hammond, IN. He is survived by one brother, Dean (Shirley) Munger of Zephyrs Hills, Fl. He also leaves behind his loving companion, Elsie Downhour. One sister, JoAnna Williams and a brother, Jerry Munger preceded him in death. He worked for Hilltop Farms as a truck driver until his death. Dale was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War, where he received the Purple Heart after being wounded in service for his country. Dale was an avid NASCAR fan and devoted fan of the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts. Visitation will take place at Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home located at West Ireland/SR #23, South Bend from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2009, with Pastor Jan Dimmick officiating. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home on Sunday December 27, 2009, at 1 p.m. The Green Twp. Lions club will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Dale's wishes were to be cremated, which his loving family honored. In lieu of flowers, PLEASE make all memorial contributions to the Green Township Lions Club, where he was a member. The HANLEY and Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extend its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Munger family.