Dale A. Pretko, 73, of Emmaus, died Nov. 15, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospice House.  He was the husband of Deborah A. (Margargal) Pretko.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Alex and Dorothea (Hallman) Pretko.  Dale worked as an IT manager for Fuller Company, Rodale, and retired from Air Products.  He was a member of Forks of the Delaware Bottle Club and loved antiquing, flea markets, yard sales, and auctions.

Dale is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; son, Josh A. Pretko and wife Shannon of Alburtis; grandson, Jamie Pretko; sister, Carol wife of Ron Stewart of Jacksonville, FL.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.