Dale Lowe

Last Updated on June 23, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

It’s hard to imagine the airwaves without him.

For more than four decades, Dale Lowe was more than a radio voice-he was a daily companion, a storyteller, and a friend. Whether you started your mornings with “Tidbits”, tapped your toes to “Roots of Hoosier Country” on Saturdays, or tuned in for “Lunch with Lowe”, Dale had a way of making you feel seen, heard, and at home. His presence stretched far beyond the studio walls, touching the hearts of countless listeners across Logansport, Cass County and the surrounding area.

It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Dale Lowe, 63, of Logansport, who left us Thursday evening, June 19, 2025, at Howard Regional Health-Kokomo, following an apparent heart attack.

Born June 29, 1961, Dale was the son of the late Sharon (Gable) Pettiford and the late Carl Randall and Sadonna Lowe. A graduate of Maconaquah High School, he studied radio broadcasting at Vincennes University-but his career really began at age nine, when a cassette recorder helped him discover his “Dale Voice” and his Radio Voice.” From that moment on, he was hooked.

Dale spent 34 years broadcasting for WSAL 1230 AM, WLHM 102.3 FM, and Hoosier Country 103.7 FM under the umbrella of Iron Horse Broadcasting. He was a master of the morning show, lacing banter with zany sound effects and school lunch menus-eventually coining a segment with Matthew Paul known as The World’s Fastest Game Show, followed by Tidbits. On Talk of the Town, Dale shined a light on Logansport’s pulse-chatting with city and county leaders, celebrating student actors and athletes, and championing charitable causes that made our town stronger. At mid-day, he served as “the pilot of the airwaves” during Lunch with Lowe, spinning requests and smiles-and famously refusing any sappy tunes on No Downer Fridays with this intro, “Nothing lovey-dovey, sappy-dappy, saddy-crappy – only upbeat tunes and toe-tappers.” Or you might be put in secret double probation.

Every summer, he could be found at the radio station’s booth at the 4-H fair, joyfully interviewing kids about their projects, and each December, children called into the station to talk to Santa and his well-meaning (if often clumsy) helper-Dale’s iconic character, “Dweebo the Elf.”

He even stepped into some very large broadcasting boots. When the beloved Cap’n Crunch passed the torch nearly 20 years ago, Dale honored the show’s legacy with Roots of Hoosier Country, sharing music history and trivia with charm and depth. That program became a weekend staple and a hallmark of Dale’s legacy.

Dale had a gruff persona and a voice to match, but those who knew him knew the warmth behind it. He was sharp, funny, creative, and deeply loyal. A lifelong Cheesehead and devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers, Notre Dame, and Chicago Cubs, he vowed not to cut his hair until the Cubs won another World Series. No one’s quite sure how Dale earned the nickname “The Maverick”-but once you met him, you knew it fit. He blazed his own trail behind the mic, with style, grit, and a voice that never quite followed the script.

His final and most generous act was the gift of life: through the Indiana Donor Network and the Indiana Lions Eye Bank, more than 75 people will benefit from Dale’s kindness and compassion.

Dale is survived by his sister, Julie Lowe, of Toccoa, Georgia; two nieces, Kris Hiers and Stephanie Buck; and two stepsisters, Cassandra Krolinski and Michele Pederson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Wayne Lowe; a stepsister, Lisa VanVierah.

Dale also leaves behind an extended family at the radio station-colleagues spanning generations, united by laughter and long hours. Just as importantly, he leaves behind a vast family of listeners, many of whom never met him face-to-face but felt like they knew him. Dale was a familiar voice in their kitchens, cars, and morning routines-and in turn, he felt truly welcomed into their lives.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 30 in Fisher Funeral Chapel. A funeral service celebrating Dale’s life will follow at 7 p.m. with his close friend and sidekick, Matthew Paul Prifogle officiating. 

To give the community a chance to show how much Dale meant to us all, a Tribute Fund has been activated at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com for those who wish to help with final expenses. What a beautiful gift it would be to present his sister with a bill marked, “paid with love.” Donations may also be delivered directly to the funeral home office. You are also invited to share memories and photos on his Tribute Wall on his Tribute Wall.