Dale Franklin Snyder, 82, of Whitehall, formerly of Moorestown and Walnutport, died on Sept. 21, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township.

He and his wife, Grace M. (Snyder) Snyder, were married 55 years Aug. 21.

Born Nov. 21, 1937, in Slatington, he was the son of the late Earl Franklin and Adele Mary (Rex) Snyder.

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

He was a Snap-on Tools sales representative for 32 years before retiring in 1994.

After his formal retirement, he was a proud school bus driver for the former Laidlaw Transportation and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21.

A former firefighter for the former Springside Fire Company, Slatington, he was also a former Boy Scout volunteer.

He was a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Association of the Lehigh Valley and Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington.

He was a former consistory member and youth group advisor at Salem United Church of Christ, Moorestown, where he had been a member.

His many interests in his life included camping, skiing, football and fishing.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by children Stacy Guy Snyder (Michelle) of North Bangor, Kelly Dale Snyder (Patricia) of North Catasauqua, Amy Grace Snyder-Dietz (Brian) of Palmerton, Beth Adele Toven (Michael) of Morganton, N.C.; grandchildren Austin Dale and Brandon Michael Snyder, Colton Ray Deitz, Stephanie Ann Eckenrode; and great-grandchildren Mackenzie Ann Snyder, and Ethan and Bryce Eckenrode.

He was predeceased by siblings, Clayton E. and William H. Snyder, Lucille D. Shook, Ruth E. Davies, Donald E. Snyder, Lois K. Semmel and Frances Snyder.

His service will be private, at the convenience of the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.