Dale Calvin Croup, 75, of Harlansburg, Scott Township, Lawrence County, formerly of Portersville, passed away at Allegheny Health Network in Grove City on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, following a brief illness.

He was born on Aug. 2, 1944, in Butler to John Clyde Croup and Mae Margaret Walker Croup.

Dale married Lois Irene Cooper on April 10, 1970, as they recently recognized their 50th wedding anniversary.

He graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1962.

Dale was an Air Force veteran serving from 1962 to 1966.

He at one time drove a delivery truck for Butler Petroleum. He was an electrician owning and operating his own business, Croup Electric, LLC.

He attended the Portersville Bible Church. Dale enjoyed Florida Gator softball and Mack Trucks. He loved his dogs, especially his dog "Buddy." Dale was "all work and no hobby."

Survivors include his wife Lois and son, Timothy S. Croup at home; son, William D. (Deborah Jean) Croup of Butler; two grandsons, Joshua of Bridgeport, West Virginia, and Jacob of Butler; sister-in-law, Dorothy Croupe of Cabot, Pennsylvania; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Dale was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde L. Croupe and Melvin E. "Buzzy" Croup.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at the Portersville Bible Church at a date and time to be announced later.

Memorial contributions may be made to Portersville Bible Church, Box 155, Portersville, Pa. 16051.