1946 – 2014

BIDDEFORD — Dale C. Bellman, 68, of Biddeford, died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Southern Maine Health Care.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 17, 1946, to James Russell Bellman Sr. and Edith (Armour) Bellman. He attended schools in Ohio, before joining the U.S. Army in 1965. Dale moved to Maine in 1981.

Dale dedicated his time to serving our country by joining the Army from 1965 through 1969. He then went to work in law enforcement as an officer for 17 years, becoming the chief of police in Bethel for eight years.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors by going out fishing and hunting with his family. He also enjoyed watching and listening to his son play in a band.

On Dec. 31, 2001, Dale married Susan Van Tassel in Arundel.

He is survived by his wife, Susan (VanTassel) Bellman, of Biddeford; one brother, Frederick Bellman, of North Carolina; two sisters, Joan Errington of Ohio and Mickey McKenzie of Ohio; one daughter, Tammy Roberts and her husband, David, of Rumford; four sons, Dale Bellman Jr. of Auburn, James Bellman of Bryant Pond, Christopher Bellman of Bryant Pond and Joseph Bellman of Norway; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one stepdaughter, Julie Van Tassel, of Biddeford.

He was predeceased by his father, James Bellman Sr.; mother, Edith Bellman; brother, Jim “Buster” Bellman; and two sisters, Sandy and Arlene.

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