A. Dale Pinkerton

March 14, 1940 - January 19, 2020

A. Dale Pinkerton In his 80th year, Dale was called to be with his Lord after a FANTASTIC life here on earth. Dale was born in Mars, PA to Elizabeth Flick Pinkerton and Alden I. Pinkerton. He grew up in Pittsburgh, met the love of his life, Millie, in 10th Grade Chemistry class at Carrick High School. They were married in September, 1960. Dale attended Grove City College, Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and worked as a funeral director for 5 years before joining The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. During all this, he became the father of 2 daughters. The family moved 14 times in 20 years for his job. In 1980, Dale left his position and the family migrated to Butler. He bought the Goodyear Tire Store on Main Street, and settled into our community. His black suits went to charity and his colorful wardrobe emerged. As a retired business owner, Dale ran for Butler County Commissioner and served 2 full terms. Dale was a true leader, a great humanitarian and charitable philanthropist in his community, always giving of himself and finding a way to make things better for others. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Millie Pfaff Pinkerton; two daughters Lori (Rich) Foust of Florida, and Lisa (Dan) Goldman of Butler; sister Nancy (Daniel) Soref, Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren Lauren (Mike) Dowling, Reid (Jennifer) Lentz, Aaron Goldman, Elise Goldman; great-grandchildren Sebastian, Anastasia, Elijah and Noah. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Butler County Commissioner, 2008-2016 Founder and President, Pinkerton Goodyear Regional Manager, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Licensed Funeral Director VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE • Shriner clown “Pinky” • Rotary Past District Governor of District 7280, Paul Harris major donor • Past President of Butler Rotary Club • Founder, Butler County Turkey Round-up • Royal Order of Jesters, Pittsburgh Court • United Way Fundraising Chair, 2006-2007 • Major Fundraiser: Tsunami Relief from Butler County; Butler County Family YMCA, Butler County Library; Butler Memorial Hospital; Boy Scouts • Member, Butler County Chamber of Commerce • Board of Director, Butler County United Way • Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Maridon Museum, Masonic Learning Center, Butler Emergency Relief Initiative, Salvation Army, Butler Financial Advisory Board, Citizens for Decency, Butler County 4-H Program Development Committee • Member/Usher/Greeter - First United Methodist Church HONORARY • Charter Member, Goodyear’s Circle of Excellence • Recipient, Butler Chapter DAR Citizen of the Year Award 1994, Distinguished Service Award for Butler County 1995, Distinguished Friend of Scouting 2000, Butler County Endowment Award for Philanthropy 2002 • Ambassador – Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Butler County • 33rd Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry • Recipient, Lifesteps Community Champion Award with Millie Friends and family will be received at Young Funeral Home, 127 West Jefferson St., Butler PA on Wednesday, January 22, 6-9 pm and Thursday, January 23, 12-3 pm and 6-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am, Friday January 24 at the First United Methodist Church, 200 E North Street, Butler, PA. Immediately following, burial will be North Cemetery, Butler, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dale’s name to the Butler Rotary Foundation, PO Box 1081, Butler, PA 16003; Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers, 5115 Centre Ave. 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Erie, 1645 W 8th St., Erie, PA 16505.