Dale T. Collins

Dale T. Collins, 58, of Port Clinton, OH passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. Dale was born April 7, 1959 in Port Clinton, OH to Dale E. and Jean (Annon) Collins. He married Elisa Torres on September 15, 1984 in Port Clinton, OH. Dale was the owner/operator of Collins Motors Sales in Port Clinton for over 20 years. He also served as an Erie Township Trustee for the past 11 years. Dale enjoyed collecting and restoring Buicks, drag racing, attending car shows, and his two dogs, Duke & Bella. In addition to his loving wife of 32 years Elisa, he is survived by his daughters, Sara (Andy) Shoemaker and Kayla (Derek Colston) Collins, sister, Kim (Allen) Minton, and his parents, Dale E. and Jean Collins. A Celebration of Life for Dale will be conducted 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 216 Washington St., Port Clinton with visitation prior from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. A dinner will follow at Erie Township Hall, 5585 W. Harbor Rd. Port Clinton, OH 43452. Memorial contributions in memory of Dale may be given to Stein Hospice, Sandusky or the American Cancer Society.