Dale E. Warther

Dale E. Warther, 58, a lifelong resident of Dover died Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a courageous fight against a brief illness.

Following Dale�(TM)s education, he joined his father, Dave and grandfather, Mooney and family in the operation of the Warther Cutlery and Warther Museum where he was the Director of the Knife Shop. Dale was known for creating his custom knives, many of which are owned by living and deceased dignitaries and celebrities including Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela, Charleton Heston, and Condoleeza Rice.

Born on New Year�(TM)s Day, 1952, the second baby born at Union Hospital that year to David R. and Joanne (Carl) Warther of Dover.

Dale was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Dover Lions Club and Life Member of the Dover Historical Society. He also had professional affiliations with the Western Reserve Cutlery Association and the Knife Guild. He was a 1970 graduate of Dover High School and every year for many years, he hosted and welcomed his classmates to the museum for an evening of reminiscing the good old days. He also graduated in 1974 from Bowling Green State University. Dale was a humble man and will be remembered for his warm, friendly, and “easygoing” personality.

In addition to his parents, Dale is survived by his wife, Elaine Seikel Warther with whom he would have celebrated 31 years of marriage on July 7; four children, Karen of Athens, Georgia, Karl of Stow, Ohio, Kurt and Krista both of Dover; five brothers and sisters, Carol (husband, Dana) Warther Moreland of Dover, David (wife, Mary Ruth) Warther of Dover, Mark (wife, Pat) Warther of New Philadelphia, Lisa (husband, Mike) White of Arvada, Colorado, and Dan (wife, Julie) Warther of Dover; his mother in law, Mildred Seikel of Dover along with several brothers and sisters in law, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; maternal grandparents, Lester and Mary Carl; paternal grandparents, Ernest “Mooney” and Frieda Warther and father in law, Robert Seikel.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 11am in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover with Fr. Matt Hoover officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery at Dover. Friends will be received at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover on Tuesday from 5-8pm. Christian Wake services will be Tuesday at 8pm. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Dale may sign the online register book by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

In lieu of flowers and in honor of his father, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. 17th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601 or one's church or favorite charity.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330 343-6132