Obituary for
Marvin Dale Shields
Marvin Dale Shields, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at the IU Health Hospice House with his loving family by his side. Dale was born November 8, 1940 in Bloomington and was the son of the late Henry Shields and Aola Shields-Deckard
Dale was a Navy Veteran having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was also the Owner of Shields Siding and Windows.
Dale is survived by his wife of 46 years; Kathy Shields, and daughters, Kim Ramsey, Patti Mitchell and Amy Merriman (Kevin Joseph Merriman). Also surviving are 5 siblings; Betty Deckard, Joyce Hollars, Dean (Virgil) Shields, Judy Staggs and Dennis Shields, grandchildren; Faith Ann Petty, Deborah Evans, Kristen Stotler, Jeffrey Deckard, Seana Mitchell, McKenzie Dye, Bryce Roudebush, Destin Ramsey, Kevin Merriman Jr., Lisa Hughes, Hannah Merriman, Abra Clampitt, Isaiah Merriman, Caleb Merriman and Lydia Merrimam, several great grandchildren and his very close and best friend in life Jason Millican.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Dale Shields, and grandson Abraham Tyler Roudebush.
Visitation for Dale will be 2-6 pm Sunday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington.
Services will be 10:30 am Monday at The Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Clear Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to Riley Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children's Hospital
Memories of Dale and condolences to his family may be given at www.thefuneralchapel.net
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