BIDDEFORD — Dale C. Bellman, 68, of Biddeford, died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 at Southern Maine Health Care.
He was born in Akron, Ohio on Aug. 17, 1946, to James Russell Bellman Sr. and Edith (Armour) Bellman.
He attended schools in Ohio before joining the Army in 1965. Dale moved to Maine in 1981.
Dale dedicated his time to serving for our country by joining the Army from 1965 through 1969. He then went on to work in law enforcement as an officer for 17 years, and then went on to become the chief of police in Bethel for eight years.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors by going out fishing and hunting with his family. He also enjoyed watching and listening to his son play in a band.
On Dec. 31, 2001, Dale married Susan Van Tassel in Arundel.
He was preceded in death by: his father, James Bellman Sr.; his mother, Edith Bellman; brother, Jim “Buster” Bellman; and two sisters, Sandy and Arlene.
He is survived by: his wife, Susan (Van Tassel) Bellman of Biddeford; one brother, Frederick Bellman of North Carolina; two sisters, Joan Errington and Mickey McKenzie, both of Ohio; one daughter, Tammy Roberts and her husband David of Rumford; four sons, Dale Bellman Jr. or Auburn, James Bellman, Christopher Bellman, both of Bryant Pond, and Joseph Bellman of Norway; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one stepdaughter, Julie Van Tassel of Biddeford.
Visiting hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at Hope Memorial Chapel in Biddeford. Burial will be in the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dales name to: D.A.R.E Program, P.O. Box 512090, Los Angeles, CA 90051; American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330; or Easter Seals, 125 Presumpscot St., Portland, ME 04103. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.
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