Dalton C. Shade, 81, from Kempton, died April 21, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was the widower of Helen (Policastri) Shade and the companion of Elaine Braim.

Born in Seipstown, he was a son of the late Lester J. and Reba (Greenawald) Shade and late stepmother Anna (Drey) Shade.

He was the owner of Rustic Country Homes Inc., Breinigsville, for 40 years.

A 32nd degree Mason with the Lehigh Consistory, Allentown, he was a member of Lehigh Lodge 326, Macungie, a member of the Valley of Allentown Scottish Rite, and the Rajah Shrine, Reading.

He was a life member of the NRA and a member of the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club.

He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors include his companion Elaine; children Cheri Shade of Chapmans, Dennis Shade (Lori) of Emmaus, Andrew Shade (Lauren) of Vermont; stepson, Michael Conaughty (Tammy) of Orefield; brother Forrest Shade (Dolores) of New Tripoli; sister Kathleen Siegfried (Peter) of Fogelsville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Janet McCauley.

Private graveside services will take place at Ziegels Union Cemetery, with the Rev. Andrew Meckstroth officiating.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Development Dept., 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140-4131 or to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Attn: Development Dept., 850 S. 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.