Dale Laverne Casey, 80, died May 9, 2006, in St. Petersburg, Florida.Dale was born in Taylor Springs, Illinois, and had been a resident of Fort Pierce since 1972, coming from Chicago, IL.He was a diesel and automotive mechanic, worked for Orange Co of Florida for 17 years, was a member of Moose Lodge #248, served in the US Navy during WWII and was an active member of Westside Baptist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to Westside Baptist Building Fund, 3361 S. Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981.Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janet A. Casey; daughters, Lee Gerhard, Yvonne Denise Ahlquist all of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter Karen Regina Spencer of Shephard, TX; brother, Charles Casey of Hillsboro, IL; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Janice Myers.