Dale Allen Cullin, of Topton PA passed away on May 24, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born on February 17, 1935 in Allentown, PA, the son of David W. Cullin and Ruth N. (Wotring) Cullin and is survived by his twin sister Dolores R. (Cullin) Noble, a half sister, Sandra (Minnig) Miller and half brother, Allan Minnig.  Dale is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Caroline (Stickels) Cullin who he married in 1959, Dale and Sandra have three children, Cathleen R. Reighn, wife of Joseph R. Reighn, David W. Cullin II husband of Sally A. (Betz) Cullin and Michael J. Cullin.  A fantastic "Pop" to all of them, he is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren whom he took unbelievable pride in, often travelling 100's of miles to visit from the beginning of their lives.

Dale graduated from William Allen High School in 1952.  He served two years on Active Duty in the U.S. Army, working with the Army Security Agency and served in Turkey during the Cold war.  After his active duty service Dale also served in the Army Reserves until 1967.  After his return from Turkey, he received his B.S. in Education from then Kutztown State University.  He also attained an M.S. Degree in Education from Temple University and Administrative Certificate from Lehigh University.  Upon graduation from Kutztown, Dale began a long and successful 33 year career within the Fleetwood School District where he taught Social Studies, chaired the Social Studies Department, served as Assistant Principal and ultimately retired as the Fleetwood High School Principal in 1993.

Throughout his time within the Fleetwood School District, Dale became actively involved in many Fleetwood Athletic Programs.  He led Men's and Women's Tennis teams, and he also coached both Junior Varsity and Varsity Men's and Women's Basketball teams.  His enthusiastic participation within Fleetwood Athletics Program brought him not only great joy but also created for him a lifetime of friends and memories.  His contributions were culminated by his induction into the Fleetwood Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

Dale was also very active in his Topton Community, within his church, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, where he served on Church Council and as Treasurer for 34 years.  He was also a member of the Topton Borough Council for 29 years, the last 25 of which as the Borough Council President.  He spent countless hours with the Topton Little league, first as a Dad/Coach and later umpiring and helping to operate the league.  Dale's last service to community was to serve on the boards of Saucony Cross, Wilson Manor and Saucony Meadows.

While Dale's physical presence can never be replaced, his connection and contributions to his community and loving family will continue.

There will be visiting hours on Friday evening June 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 and a Memorial Service at 11 AM, Saturday June 12th.  The Memorial Service will be followed by a luncheon and time of fellowship.  All events will be held at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 122 W. Franklin Street, Topton PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to:

Fleetwood High School for The Dale A. Cullin Scholar Athlete Award (803 N Richmond St, Fleetwood, PA 19522)

St. Peter's UCC of Topton (122 W. Franklin Street, Topton PA 19562)

Bayada Hospice

Make checks out to: Bayada Foundation in honor of Dale A. Cullin

Mail to: 1 W. Philadelphia Ave., 4th Floor, Boyertown, PA 19512