LAUREL- Wm. Dale Brubaker, 57, beloved father and husband, of Laurel, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at his home in. He was born April 21, 1953 in Milford, a son of Alton "Dutch" Brubaker and his wife, Ruby of Delmar and Fay Downing and her husband, Gil of Salisbury. Dale was a graduate of Delmar High School and worked alongside his wife as a self -employed poultry farmer. He previously had worked in construction with Gillis Gilkerson, where he worked as a supervisor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of Pete's Hill Hunt Club. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Diane; a daughter, Melissa Fay Brubaker of Delmar; a son, Aaron Dale Brubaker and his fiancé, Ashley Ownby of Delmar; his cherished grandchildren, Payton Dale and Olivia Catherine Brubaker of Delmar; a sister, Gwen Shedaker and her husband, Phil of Laurel; mother and father-in-law, Norman and MaryLee LeCates of Laurel; a brother-in-law, Jim LeCates and his wife, Fran of Laurel; a sister-in-law, Shirl Figgs of Laurel; a step-daughter, Tara Banks and her husband, Jeff of Delmar; a step-brother, David Downing and his wife, Phyllis of Delmar; step sisters, Donna Thomas and her husband, Larry of Princess Anne and Debbie Culver and her husband, Rick of Felton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, Delaware, where family and friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00. The Reverend Dale Evans will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Delmar Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940, or Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 205 W. 10th Street, Laurel, DE 19956. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.