Mr. Garland "Dale" Duke, age 54, of Batesville, Indiana, formerly of Bennington, Indiana, entered this life on August 12, 1960, in Madison, Indiana, the son of, Garland Junior & Wanda Nell (Noble) Duke. He was raised in Bennington, Indiana & was a 1977 graduate of the Switzerland County High School. Dale was united in marriage on August 12, 1978, at the Bennington United Methodist Church in Bennington, Indiana, to Robin Rebecca Henry & to this union arrived a son, Jason & two daughter, Lindsey & Courtney to bless their home. Dale was a former Welder for the Aurora Casket Company in Aurora, Indiana, for 19 years until he became disabled. Dale resided the past 6 years in Batesville, Indiana. Dale enjoyed being outdoors, walking & listening to music. Dale died at 8:15 am, Friday, April 17, 2015, at his residence in Batesville, Indiana.

Dale will be missed by his son: Jason Duke of Greensburg, IN; his daughters: Lindsey Nelson & her husband: Scott of Versailles, IN & Courtney Baker & her husband: Richard of Burlington, KY; his parents: Junior & Wanda (Noble) Duke of Batesville, IN; his grandchildren: McKenzie, Paycin, James, Jonah, Lyndy, Jack & Jayden; his brother: Steve Duke & his wife: Jamie of Versailles, IN; his sister: Tracy Duke of Batesville, IN & his nieces & nephews: Natasha, Elisha, Brandon, Ethan & Cammie.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 23, 2015 by Rev. C. Martin Justice at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana.

Interment will follow in the Slawson Cemetery, Bennington, Indiana.

Friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Mental Health Center in Batesville, Indiana. Cards are available at the funeral home.