Dale F. Christman, 72, of Orefield, died on Nov. 9, 2022, in his home.

He was the husband of Rose M. (Lynch) Christman.

Born June 27, 1950, in Schnecksville, he was the son of the late Marvin D. and Beatrice R. (Bachman) Christman.

He retired in 2019 as a lineman from PPL Electric Utilities after 47 years. He was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Scott Christman (Elizabeth) of Allentown, and Gregory Christman (Wendy) of Orefield; siblings Ronald M. Christman (Catherine) of Breinigsville, Sandra V. Klotz of Orefield, Barbara A. Stettler (Harry) of Orefield, Dennis J. Christman (Wendy) of Orefield, Donna E. Christman of Neffs, and Michael D. Christman (Robin) of New Tripoli; grandchildren Garrod, Samantha, Griffen, Carter and Grayson; and many nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Union United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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