Dale Edward Burroughs, 72, of Fayetteville, OH was born February 15, 1940 in Blanchester, OH. He died March 16, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. Devoted son of the late Ralph A. Burroughs and Ruth E. (nee Darby) Burroughs. Beloved husband of 50 years to Joyce (nee Hodges) Burroughs. Loving father of Deborah Russo, Stephen (Alicia) Burroughs Sr. Proud grandfather of Adriana Russo, Ian Russo, Stephen Burroughs Jr., Emily Burroughs and Carly Burroughs. Dear brother of Vernon (Martha) Burroughs of Hillsboro, OH, Dale was Self Employed and retired from National Bank and Trust. He was a 1958 graduate of Blanchester High School. Dale enjoyed being with his friends and family. Friends received from 9AM-12 Noon on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH 45107, where Services will be held at 12 Noon. Officiating the services will be Pastor Dan Pelzel. Internment Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, OH. Donations in memory of Dale may be directed to the Fayetteville Fire Department, 100 Apple Street, PO Box 204, Fayetteville, OH 45118. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107