Dale Smeelink, age 66, Coatesville, passed away. He was born in San Antonio, TX on March 17, 1949 the son of John and Catherine Blackwell. He married Diane L. Patterson Smeelink and she preceded him on May 1, 2010. He graduated from Plainfield High School and attended IUPUI. He had worked for Conrail-CSX as a Journey Carman, had worked as a Truck Driver for Scheinder Trucking, and had worked various other places. He did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam in the Marines earning both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a hard worker who was dedicated to supporting his family. He is survived by his children: Shannon Beeler and husband, Justin, Lake Villa, IL., Shawn Smeelink and wife, Jessica, Lafayette, IN, and Heather Newcomer, Greencastle; 8 grandchildren; Half-siblings – Jimmy Olfers, Robert Olfers, Randall Olfers, Wayne Capehart, Bruce Capehart, and Amber Capehart. Services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Bousley-Hays Funeral Home, Coatesville with Pastor Kevin Thompson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 PM until time of service. Burial will be at 9:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Marion National Cemetery with military honors.