David Hogancamp, 81, of Salisbury Township, died Dec. 11, 2021, of emphysema at home surrounded by his loving family. In July he celebrated his 58th wedding anniversary with his wife, Sandra Ann (Mohr).

Born in Elmira, N.Y., he was the son of the late Richard D. Hogancamp and Philoma A. (Seely).

He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Mansfield University and a master’s degree from Elmira College. He began his career as a math teacher in Elmira at Parley Coburn Junior High School and was described as demanding but fair by former students. He ultimately became a labor relations specialist for the National Education Association where he fought tirelessly to improve the working conditions for teachers in 15 school districts. He retired from that position in 2002 and moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2018 to be closer to his grandchildren.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. A visit to his garage might be a chance to encounter a deer being processed or fish from a trip to Canada being prepped for dinner. Although it is believed he could not carry a tune in a basket, he took immense pleasure in attending the musical performances of both his daughters and grandchildren. He relished watching the achievements of his grandchildren, especially when they mastered “The Quiet Game.” He had a dry wit, was fond of antiques and wrote poetry. He was a staunch proponent of public education even after he retired. An avid reader, it was rare there was not a book within reach.

He loved watching birds and animals, especially horses.

A very loyal friend, he and Sandy were a fixture at New York’s Southern Tier dining establishments, meeting every Friday for more than three decades with the Mansfield University chapter of the Crumbly Blue Cheese Dining Society.

He was a long-serving member of the board of directors of the Chemung County School District Federal Credit Union, as well as a member of the Pine Crest Hunting Camp and various conservation and wildlife organizations.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Ann and her husband Michael Glenister, of Allentown, Rachel Kay and her partner, Ellen Abrams, of Ithaca, N.Y.; siblings, Sandra Rivers, of Haines City, Fla., Theodore and his wife, Ernestine, of Rochester, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Jacob Robert Mohr Glenister and Aaron David Mohr Glenister; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Brant and nephew, Gerald Brant.

A memorial service will be held at a future date to be determined by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bayada Hospice, 1 West Philadelphia Ave., Fourth Floor, Boyertown, 19512 or a conservation charity of your choice.

Arrangements were made by Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville and condolences may be left at schmoyerfuneralhome.com.