Dale John Walterhouse Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rev. Dale John Walterhouse of Bronson, Michigan passed onto his eternal home on September 11, 2019 in Sturgis, Michigan. Dale was born to Robert and Mary (Bellman) Walterhouse on November 27, 1936 in Bremen, Indiana. He was the middle child between brothers Winfred and Everett. He was a graduate of Bremen High School (’54) and Bethel University (’59) where he studied to be a minister. On June 13, 1959 he married Elaine Ummel, she survives. They raised five children- Janet (Bob) Byler of Bronson, MI, Marlin “Bud” (Cris) Walterhouse of Elkhart, IN, Stephen (Phyllis) Walterhouse Mt. Pleasant, SC, Robert Walterhouse of Elkhart, IN and Roger (Susan) Walterhouse of Elkhart, IN. He has 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother Everett (Barbara) Walterhouse of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Winfred. Dale was ordained as a minister in the Missionary Church and served as pastor of Lydick Missionary Church (Lydick, IN), Mendon Missionary Church (Mendon, MI), Cassopolis Missionary Church (Cassopolis, MI), Pleasant Hill Missionary Church (Bronson, MI), Berea Missionary Church (Shipshewana, IN) and Mill Creek Missionary Church (Rochester, IN). He also served as Church Planting Director for the North Central District of the Missionary Church and was instrumental in starting 13 churches in southern Michigan and northern Indiana. His ministry impacted the lives of many who will remember Dale for his great concern and care for their spiritual lives. Visitation will be held from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at California Road Missionary Church, 29765 CR 12, Elkhart, and also 1 hour prior to a funeral service scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the church with Rev. Norm Fuller officiating. Burial will follow at Yellow Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prairie Camp, Bethel University, or Feed the Hungry, South Bend. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com

Dale John Walterhouse

November 27, 1936 - September 11, 2019

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Dale John Walterhouse

November 27, 1936 - September 11, 2019

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