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- Wayland - Dale B. Pfaff, 74, of 407 Washington St., passed away Feb.
7, 2006 at the West Haven Veterans Administration Facility in West
Haven, Conn. Dale was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Arkport, the son of George
and Jeanette (Wenrick) Pfaff. He grew up in the Arkport area and
graduated from Arkport Central School in 1949 and then attended and
graduated from Alfred State College. After graduating from college
Dale served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean
Conflict. Returning from Korea, Dale spent a few years in Ohio prior
to settling in the Springwater and Wayland areas the majority of his
life. He was employed by Stone Conveyor in Honeoye for many years and
eventually retired from there. He also spent time at Griffith Oil and
most recently he was working for Lewis Caskey Heating and Cooling in
Springwater. Dale enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, gardening, general
handyman activities, and camping throughout the years. His family
mentioned that he founded a family campground on his brother's
property that many family and friends have enjoyed through theyears.
However, one of Dale's greatest enjoyments was his activity in the
local American Legions as evidenced by him being a lifetime member of
the Springwater American Legion Post #905 and a member of the Wayland
American Legion Post #402. He was a past commander and a past county
commander. Dale was also a proud member of the 40 and 8 club. Other
organizations that Dale belonged to were the VFW of US No. 6780
Dansville Memorial Post, the Wayland SAL, Springwater Rod-n-Gun Club
and a member of the South Dansville-Wayland Masonic Lodge #478 since
1965. Dale was predeceased by both of his parents, George and
Jeannette; three brothers, Donald, Wayne and Theodore Pfaff; and a
nephew Michael Pfaff. He is survived by his daughter, Melody Avery and
her husband Robert of Meriden, Conn.; his grandsons, Evan George Avery
and Ian Edward Avery; a brother, Stanley (Helen) Pfaff of Arkport;
along with nieces and nephews. Dale's family and friends called
Saturday at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 W. Naples St. in
Wayland. A Masonic service took place on Saturday followed by Funeral
Services with Rev. Dave Hotchkiss officiating. Springwater and Wayland
American Legion conducted military honors. Contributions in Dale B.
Pfaff's memory may be made to the Springwater American Legion, 7998
School St., Springwater NY 14560 or to the Wayland American Legion,
102 N. Main St., Wayland NY 14572.
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