Dale Anthony Chandler, age, 61, passed away March 17, 2019 at Advent Health Carrollwood in Tampa, from complications following a pneumonia infection. He was born September 16, 1957 in Staunton, Virginia and moved to Tampa, Florida when he was 5, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He is survived by his three children, Holger Schmidt, Jahn Chandler, and Summer Hammond, his grandchildren, Dustin Oestreich and Jared Schmidt, his mother Naomi Chandler, and his two siblings, Sharon Ring and Carla Diaz. His death is preceded by his father, Carl Chandler, and sister, Denise Keough. Dale graduated from Leto High School in 1975 and joined the Army in 1976. He completed three years of service before continuing his education at Erwin Tech where he graduated air conditioning school after two years. In 1982 his career at the United States Postal Service started where he spent an additional 36 years of his life. For forty years he dedicated his life to serving our country.
Mr. Chandler is considered to be a great man and loved by many. A man of integrity and honesty. Those who knew him respected him and would often ask his advice. He was crafty, bright, hardworking, and had a great sense of humor. His legacy was to work hard and build up a nest egg. Unfortunately he didn’t get to enjoy his. He retired in August 2018. To those who knew him, he was a blessing. He will be greatly missed. Services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1:00pm at the River of Life Church in Lutz, FL.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.8.18