Dale L. Trump

Dale L. Trump, 86, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at Homewood at Plum Creek Nursing Center. He was the loving husband of Arta M. (Warner) Trump who died September 12, 2003. Born December 20, 1919, in Brodbecks, he was the son of the late Freeman M. and Annie L. (Loucks) Trump. Mr. Trump was a 1937 graduate of Codorus Township High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts and Science in 1942 from Millersville University. Upon graduation from college, he taught at Gorden Jr. High School in Coatesville until 1944. At this time, Dale joined the United States Army and faithfully served his country during World War II. He received his discharge in 1946 and was employed as a teacher by the York Suburban School District for 35 years until his retirement on June 11, 1981. Mr. Trump was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, York, where he served as a former member of the Consistory. He was also a member of the National and Local AARP, a former member of the Mt. Rose Lions Club of York, and a member of the York County Association of School Retirees. Dale was active in the Public School Employees Retirement System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as being a life member of both the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and the National Education Association. He was also a member of Iota Lambda Sigma, the National Industrial Arts Honor Fraternity. Dale is survived by two sons, Dale S. Trump of Cockeysville, Md., and Philip H. Trump and his wife, Janie D. of York; two grandchildren, Michael P. Trump, and Matthew P. Trump and his wife, Elizabeth E.; one sister, Gene L. Kling and her husband, Clarence of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; and one sister-in-law, Catherine Trump of Hanover. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Homewood at Plum Creek Chapel, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, with the Rev. Joel Hummel and the Rev. Charles Hull officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Rose Cemetery, York. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Serving as pallbearers will be Dale S. Trump, Philip H. Trump, Michael P. Trump, Matthew P. Trump, John Kling, and Steven Shaffer. The family suggests that contributions may be made in Dale's name to Homewood at Plum Creek Retirement Community, 425 Westminster, Ave., Hanover, PA 17331. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.