Bruce A. Stocker, 83, of South Whitehall Township, died Sept. 27, 2026, in his home with family by his side.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Alson and Mary (Berger) Stocker.

He was married to his beloved wife of 49 years, Mary Ann Stocker.

He was a member of United Church of Christ Greenawalds.

He was a proud graduate of Dieruff High School, Class of 1960.

He was well known for his ability to fix anything that was given to him.

He started his career as a mechanic at Motor Exchange on Union Boulevard where he quickly worked his way to the position of manager.

He then began to work for Mack Trucks in plant 5C.

While working at Mack Trucks he started his own business M & S services, where he continued working as a well-respected mechanic.

When Mack Trucks closed plant 5C he was recommended for a position at Mack Trucks World Headquarters as service engineer.

He was responsible for the Mack electronically controlled engine (V-MAC) system.

He was fortunate to travel the world on behalf of the company, training people on the system.

Rounding out his career at Mack, he had the privilege of working as a fleet parts sales manager.

During this time, he had the opportunity to source parts for the making of numerous Mack truck vehicles in the Transformers movies (a big deal to his Grandsons!)

His career of 47 years at Mack was something he was very proud of.

In his retirement, he found a new career sharing the stage and screen with his grandson Tyler, in a production of the musical “Newsies” as Theodore Roosevelt and in an episode of the “Food that Built America.”

In his spare time, he liked to go fishing, watch western movies starring John Wayne and Clint Walker, travel to Walt Disney World, play with his cat Angel, go to car shows, work on projects all around his (and others) houses, decorate for the holidays, take care of his elderly neighbors, play numerous jokes on people, and most importantly spend time with his family.

He will be remembered for his kindness, work ethic, generosity, thoughtfulness, many friendships, and the love he had for his family.

He is going to be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Tracey Mae and her husband John Hildebeidel; grandsons Kevin (Maya) and Tyler McKenzie Haney; step grandson Zachary; many nieces and nephews and their children who cherished all the memories of the gatherings at his house, and the many kids who “adopted” him as their Pop-Pop.

He was predeceased in death by his wife Mary Ann; sisters Betty, Hilda, and Charlotte.

Services were held Oct. 6, at UCC Greenawalds, 2325 Albright Avenue, Allentown.

Burial followed at Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

Condolences may be offered at trexlerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the church or American Cancer Society for research to fight Pancreatic Cancer, c/o Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown, PA 18102.