Mr. Dale Kennedy, age 59, of New Era, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 26th after a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born May 8, 1949 to Audrey June (Fairchild) and Neil Kennedy. Dale was raised in Hesperia. He eventually moved to New Era, where he raised his family. He had been a Tool and Die maker for more than 35 years, having worked the last 13 years for Automated Industrial Motion. He also served his country for two years in U.S. Army. Dale was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing and was excellent at shooting his bow. He enjoyed riding ATV's and motorcycles. He is survived by his wife Barbara, sons Jason Kennedy and Chad Kennedy, step sons Michael Scheffler and Mark Scheffler, parents Neil and June Kennedy, sister Sandy (Tom) Hiddema, sisters in law Judy (Roger) Herin, Paula Nemeth, Beverly (Alan) Asp, brother in law Greg (Linda) Beecham and mother and father in law Bill and Helen Beecham, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Kennedy. The family will receive visitors Sunday, June 29th from 5-7 P.M. at the Tate-King Funeral Home in Hart. The Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. from the Hesperia Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hospice of Michigan or Oceana Archery Club. You may share a memory of Dale at dalekennedy.blogspot.com or www.tatekingfuneralhome.com