Dale C. Bartman, 78, of Allentown, died Aug. 9, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He and his wife, Patricia M. (Wargo) Bartman, would have celebrated 58 years of marriage next month.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Curtis J. and Rose M. (Milkowitz) Bartman.

A crane operator for Bethlehem Steel for many years, he retired in 1997.

He was a graduate of Allentown High School Class of 1960 where he was a member of the boys basketball team.

A longtime and active member of the Guthsville Rod and Gun Club, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing.

He also served as a certified NRA instructor since his retirement.

His true passion was his family, and he was his grandchildren’s No. 1 fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Scott A. and his wife, Jan M. Bartman, of Allentown; Jeffrey A. and his wife, Melissa L. Bartman, of Allentown; daughter Debra A. and her husband, H. Bruce Kramer, of Allentown; sister, Doris Souders of Bethlehem; and eight grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph.

Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown.

Call 5-7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in the Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.