Dale E. Hockman

Dale E. Hockman, 86, of Quakertown passed away on March 7, 2025. He was born in New Britain, PA on November 16, 1938 to the late Paul and Florence (Harr) Hockman. Dale was the loving husband of Mary (Tompkins) Hockman for 28 years, and they spent plenty of time together even after their separation. Dale worked at Bell Telephone (later Verizon) when he was 17, and worked there until he was 62, retiring as a switchman. He enjoyed bicycling in his free time. Dale had accepted Jesus Christ as his personal lord and saviour and regularly attended Community Baptist Church in Coopersburg.

Dale is survived by his ex-wife Mary; children Dean Hockman, Denise Shaak (Terrence), and Durrell Hockman; grandson Richard Shaak; great granddaughter Kaylee; sister Florence Fly and Cheryl Eisenhardt (Donald); and many other loving family and friends. Dale is predeceased by his parents and 5 siblings.

All are invited on Monday, March 17 to Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951 to a viewing from 10-11am, and a funeral service at 11am. Interment at Quakertown Union Cemetery to follow.