Dale E. Tonger, 73, passed away on September 24, 2017 at his home in Longwood, Florida. He was born on November 19, 1943 in Randolph, New York to Albert and Edith Tonger. Dale worked for Orlando Utilities Commission for over 30 years and in his spare time he enjoyed camping. Dale is pre-deceased by his mother and father, his sister Virginia and his three brothers Eugene, Donald and Larry. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years Sandra, his two daughters Dawn (Heath) Short and Amy (Robert) Beall and his grandchildren Rachael Anderson (Greenville, SC), Ryan Short (Longwood, FL), Haley Beall (Longwood, FL) and Taylor Beall (Longwood, FL). Dale also leaves behind his brother Richard (Pat) Tonger of Ruskin, FL along with many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00am at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel in Sanford with a graveside service to follow at Oaklawn Park Cemetery in Sanford.