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March 18, 2025

Dale Walter Colman, 81

Dale Walter Colman, 81 of Linwood, N.J. was called to God at home in Linwood. He died holding his sons Michael and Patrick’s hand, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Born in Ventnor City, N.J., Dale taught History at Oakcrest & Absegami High School for 36 years. Throughout this time, he was a beloved coach, mentor & inspiration to all who knew him. He took great pride in watching his students and athletes obtain success. Dale was a devoted member of Christ Episcopal Church in Somers Point, NJ. Despite challenging health problems Dale’s life was one of victory over illness. He was the captain & Most Valuable Player of his college basketball team, first Teacher of the Year in his district, and exemplary role model always to all the young people he coached and his two loving sons Michael & Patrick. He was married to Marcia, his college sweetheart and soul mate for 58 years. Together Dale and Marcia partnered in all areas and had many spiritual outreaches in Pleasantville, NJ. Where they lived for 38 years.

He is survived by his brother Wayne (Toni), his sons Michael (Maggie), Patrick (Lisa), four deeply loved grandchildren, Christopher, Dean, Sean and Katie and numerous treasured nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church or Compassionate Care Hospice.

A visitation will be held from 10-11am, followed by an 11am Mass on Friday, March 3rd at the Christ Episcopal Church, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, Linwood – Ventnor. Condolences may be extended to the family at ghwimberg.com

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