I'm so very sorry for your loss!  I haven't seen Dale since high school, but it's still quite a shock!  God bless you all!

Every morning I wake up to the reality that Dale's gone - it truly is earth shattering... hard to breathe at times - everywhere I look I see him... hear him, feel his touch.  He was my ONE IN A MILLION..my angel sent from above.  I have never and will never feel love for someone like that again.  He rocked me to the core in shuch a short time.  The time we spent alone was magical and I will live on the strength and unconditional love he gave me every morning as he held me and we talked for an hour before work.  He would kiss my forehead and tell me "Bell - you are IT" - my one in a million, Ive waited my whole life for you girl." He would tell me how gorgeous I was over and over again as I lay there truly nature, no makeup,overnight breathe....  I felt the exact same for him.  I will treasure every second I had with him for 3 months for the rest of my life.... until he takes my hand and leads me thru the pearly gates.... hugs and prayers to all of you mourning his passing as well.  May his spirit live inside you for you to live the best life you can - just the way he did everyday of his precious life.  God Bless you most Gary, Lyndsay, Jessica, Camden and Caden!

I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace with his mom and dad who I know he truly missed.  God now has a very special guy in heaven.  Karaoke night at the Rodchester Inn was a great time when Dale was there.  I miss those times.  Be at peace Dale you are in our thoughts and memories.  My deepest sympathies to the family.

I just found out about Dale's passing and I'm so sorry for your lost. He was a good man. I enjoyed working with him at the V.A. and he always made you look forward to working with him. He will be greatly missed.

i am so sorry for your loss he will be missed

I'm shocked to hear of Dale's passing. I'll hold those memories of Jergel's and karaoke close to me. Dale was a good hearted, down to earth, sensitive and good-humored man. My thoughts and prayers are with Dale's family and friends. Rock on, Dale...you have an open road to go anywhere you want to now.

We are deeply saddened by Dale's tragic passing. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Dale was a friend from our days at North Hills, I will miss you at Jergel's on Tuesdays.  My prayers go out to you and your family...

I remember Dale back as far as Highland School; I am very sorry for his family.

Bill Munsch

I was one of Dale's classmates from Highcliff Elementary thru North Hills High School.  My prayers to his family and friends.  May Dale's memory be eternal.  Rest in peace...ride free.

Dale and I grew up together when I lived on Rose Avenue. We had great times together going over to each others houses and just having a blast being kids. I got to see Dale at our class reunion before last, and we talked about him coming to Chicago to visit one day. Thanks for being a great friend, Dale. Rest in Peace. Your old friend, Trace Fitterer

Dale was a cool guy growing up in High school at North Hills . No matter how bad your day was all you had to do was see Dale and he would put a smile on your face.We had a blast at the High school dances.Im sure he is dancing in heaven and smiling down on all the people he touched thru out the years. He will always be in my heart! Rest in Peace my friend.

Ever since I can remember, you have been my BIG BROTHER!  I still can't believe that you are gone. I don't know what I will do at lunchtime when I don't get one of your calls saying, "Are you ok? How is everything going today?" I miss your voice & I wish we could have just one more of our infamous arguments. I will never forget our last day we spent, just you & I together. It was like God was giving me a gift to remember you by.. I will always love you for treating me so kind and watching out for me. You were such a GREAT BIG BROTHER! I will never forget you. I can't promise that I will do things exactly as you would tell me to because you weren't always right..LOL..but I will remember your advice that you gave me.  It didn't make sense at the time, but it is crystal clear now. I love you Dale! I will be there for Jessie, Gary & Lindsay just like you always asked me to be. They have their Aunt Kerry to help them & don't worry...I'm sure I will argue with them just like I did you. They are stubborn like their father. Merriann and Carol are doing a great job holding them up. I know you trusted them completely to take care of the kids and grandbabies. I hope I made you proud? I was so proud to be considered your "SIS". Please keep an eye on me from Heaven and hopefully watch me happy for the first time since we met. I don't know how I will get along without you but I will do my best. I know I will see you again someday & we can pick up our arguments where we left off. Save them up for me. You are in my heart FOREVER and I love you!

My friend, I know you will spend eternity riding with the angels. You will be forever loved and forever missed. You are truly the definition of the word friend. I will miss the way your smile would light up a room, how when you sang you could hear a pin drop because you had everyone's undivided attention, how you would sit and talk to me when I came to you with a problem and that I didn't know it then but looking back on it now seemed to be fatherly advice because your friends to you were also family in your heart. I will never forget the five words you would say to me without fail if I were leaving where we were on my bike, those five words "love ya brother, be safe" will be with me forever in my heart. Thank you for everything you have done for me, for all of us. My love and prayers are with your family. Keep the wind to your back and the warm sun upon your face, ride hard my friend. With everlasting love,, Eric.

I had the pleasure of working with Dale at the VA hospital in Aspinwall. He really seemed to enjoy his job. He took good care of the vets that he worked with. He stayed after his shift just recently to offer his condolences to a family on the loss of their family member. He was proud to be a marine and loved his motorcycle. The entire VA facility was shocked by his death. He will be missed.

Thanks for always protecting me like one of your own..
Brittany L.

You'll be sorely missed, buddy.  My heartfelt condolences to your family.

I will miss you more then you will know.  I sang with you and listened to you sing.  I love the expressions you made on your face and I wish I could be there for the whole funeral.  I will always love and miss you. Rest in Peace.
Jennifer (Pelkofer) Smida

Dale was a great guy - fun, always smiling, a wonderful singer. He was always willing to help. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the McCracken family for the loss of Dale.  Our relations goes back to the family of young boys in Ross Twp.  We left  the area 33 years ago. Love and prayers.  Mr and Mrs Lee Fitterer

My deepest sympathies goes out to Dales family  
Dale will be deeply missed!!! RIP Dale

I am thankful for the oppertunity to have been called friend from such a great guy.He will be sadly missed by all of us who knew him! Passionate for all life had to offer.My condolances to Dales family in this difficult time.

A great guy, a great voice, a great loss. I've got a pocket full of cough drops that you gave me to help me sing better. I only hope I can use them to your favor, old friend. May peace be with you.

My deepest sympathy to Dale's family, my thought and prayer are with you at this time. I met Dale only a few months ago, we talked about motorcycles all the time. He loved to ride his Harley and you could tell by the way he talked about it. As a new rider myself, I admired his motorcycle stories. It was Monday morning our last conversation together, He said that he couldn't picture his life without his Harley and that was part of his life. RIP Dale, you will be missed.

I did not know Dale but i was at the accident. It looked like he was doing what he loved..riding.. my sincere condolences to the McCracken family

My deepest sympathy to Dale's family.You could always count on Dale to be there to help someone.I enjoyed our time together as friends.I'll miss you!

My heart aches for the McCracken family for the untimely loss of Dale. I met Dale in high school and fell in love with his charm and dimples. I never forgot him and never will. May God comfort Dale's kids, his family and his friends through the hugs and love of each other during this sad and difficult time. Our loss is Heaven's gain...

May God's angels watch over you while you ride from this life to the better one.  Your smile will be greatly missed. Our prayers for your family and peace be with you all.

Dale, you and I have known each other since 1986. I am thankful for that.You have family,firends many loved ones that will GREATLY miss you. Rest in peace til we meet again. Remember it was seven not six!!!!!!

i am so sorry to the mccracken family for your loss prayers go out to your family he will be missed

Our sympathy goes out to Dale's family. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Dave & Pauline Crouse

All I can say is WOW, I meet Dale back in 1996 when I sold him his first bike, a sporster. I also remember him working his first biker Bash at the crystal in the 90's. It seems like yesterday. My sincere condolences to Dales family. Rest in peace bro. I'm sure you will be waiting on the rest of us so you can guide us home when we all come ridding in to haven just like you did so many time's at bike night's.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no on can steal. Dale will be missed by many. May he ride with the angels.

Rest in Peace Dale, we sure are going to miss you. God bless your Family in this sad time.

Rita and I  have known Dale for a long time.He surely will be missed by all who knew him.Our sincere condolances to Dales family. Rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Dale's family. He was a great friend of mine and of many others. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A tragic loss of a good person...whenever we would see Dale he always had a smile and always said hello.  May you RIP Dale...ride with the Angels...you will never be forgotten.

McCracken Family, 
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I guess the reality will really hit when I "go home" and not see Dale on the rides.  Blessings to all his friends and loved ones.

Dale was a very special person and was always there to help those that needed it. He was one in a million! and will be missed.

Dale was a great guy and a great singer, loved his motorcycle and loved riding. He was always nice and fun to be with. Went on rides with him. He always like to help others out. He will be missed and I wish his family the best.  It just brings tears to my eyes thinking about him.  May  he rest in peace and I'm truely sorry to see him gone.

My deepest sympathy to Dale's family. He was truly the most kind-hearted person I have ever had the  pleasure to call friend. No matter what you thought you may have needed, Dale would have done whatever it took to assist you. Know that he has given so much to this life, touched the lives of so many, and will never be forgotten by any of us...

We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss, our deepest sympathies to Dale`s family and friends. He touched so many lives and will be sorely missed. We have many fond memories of Dale throughout the many years that we have known him. His legacy will live on through each and every one of the lives that he touched.

My deepest sympathies to Dales family,He.was a great.guy to be around with lots of laughter and fun, Stay close to Digger up there..RIP Dale,,,you will never be forgotten.

Dale was a special person so many memories of both when he worked for us and when we hung out at the club. Those memories will be held close to my heart. Never will I forget his smile or laugher. 
RIP Dale ... May you have fare winds and following seas on your final Harley ride to Heaven. 
Our deepest sympathies, Velvet and Barry Swartzwelder

My very deepest sympathies to Dale's family.
He was a joy to all who knew him.
Lesa McElwain

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Dale R McCracken

October 24, 1959 – July 16, 2012

H.P. Brandt Funeral Home

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