Dale Allen Warmkessel Sr., 75, of Walnutport, died July 15, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Marsha Ann (Culp) Warmkessel. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Donald Charles Warmkessel Sr. and Myrtle (Sterner) Meck.

He was an independent owner/operator truck driver for 47 years before retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, New Tripoli.

He is survived by children, Dale A. (Christine), of Slatington, Wendy J. Filchner (Brian), of Walnutport, Joleen Sarnicky, of Bethlehem, Amanda L. Polzer (Robert), of Emmaus; siblings, Diane Ruth (Richard), of Allentown, Donald C., of Emmaus, Dorothy Wetherhold (Charles), of Florida; grandchildren, Derrick, Megan, Sean, Adalena; great-grandchildren, Asher, Mia, Riley, Aubrey, DJ.

He was predeceased by a son, Dean S.

Arrangements were made by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.