Dale Heldreth, age 79, of Hartville has passed away, December 31, 2023. He was born to the late Harry and Beatrice (Hamilton) Heldreth. He spent a few years in the Navy and then went to work for the Hoover company where he retired from after 25 years. Dale loved his hotrods. He and Donna would go to car shows and "Rod Runs" together. He enjoyed his hot rods so much he had several over the years that he built himself. If Dale couldn't find a part for his beloved cars, he would just make something himself.

In addition to his parents Dale was preceded in death by his son, Michael Heldreth and brother, Wilson Heldreth.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Heldreth; son, Vincent (Jill) Heldreth; grandchildren, Nicholas Heldreth and Gwendolyn (Joe) Schwarz; brother, James Heldreth; sister-in-law, Dolores Heldreth; and numerous nieces and nephews.