Dale was a 1969 graduate of Chardon High School and attended Kent State University. He was formerly a volunteer with the Chardon Volunteer Fire Department. Dale had a passion for cooking and was part owner and a tableside chef at Potpourri Fondue Gallery in Mentor. He was active in charitable organizations and fundraising. He worked for the City of Chardon, Water Treatment Department for 18 years. Survivors include his parents Lester and Carol Miller of Eustis, FL, sister Marcia (Robert) Schneider of Avon Lake, brother Robert (Kathy) Miller of Huntsville, AL, nieces Cara Muchmore of Sheffield Lake, Ashleigh and Kaitlin Miller of Huntsville, AL, nephew Martin Miller of Vail, CO and Fiancee Anita Holleufer of Lewes, DE.