Austin James "AJ" Dale, 25, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018.  He was born on June 24, 1992 in Marion, Indiana to Todd and Angela (Eltzroth) Dale of LaFontaine, Indiana.

AJ was a 2012 graduate from Southwood High School and worked as a Miami County Correctional Officer. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Treaty. AJ loved fast cars, motorcycles, fishing and sports.

AJ is survived by his loving parents; paternal grandfather, Donald L. Dale of Marion, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Bonnie A. Lawson of LaFontaine, Indiana; sisters, Addison Dale of Greenwood, Indiana and Amber Dale of Marion, Indiana; nephew, Carson; niece, Caelyn; and girlfriend Ashley Ramsey. He is preceded in death by one sister, Aubrey Dale.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.  Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Church of Christ at Treaty, SHINE program, 6793 S. 50 E. Wabash, IN  46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com