Dale Allen Warmkessel Sr., 75, of Walnutport, died July 15, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. 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 and Gun Club, New Tripoli.

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

He was predeceased by a son, Dean S.

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

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.