Bruce E. Yocum, age 76, of 4727 Grammes Road, Allentown PA, died Saturday, September 9, 2000 in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown PA. He was the husband of Olive V. (Krause) Yocum. The couple celebrated their 53rd Anniversary last April 24th.

Born December 24, 1923 in Zionsville PA, he was the son of the late William R. Yocum and Eva R. (Stuber) Yocum Miller. He was the Founder and Owner Operator of the Push & Pull Autobody & Frame Works, Inc. in South Whitehall Township for 27 years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Greenleaf Lodge #561, F. & A.M. in Allentown; 50 Degree Mason, Member of Lehigh Consistory, Allentown and a member of the Rajah Shrine in Reading PA.

He is survived by his Wife; Sons, Bruce R. Yocum of Allentown PA and James W. Yocum of Walnutport PA; Daughter, Carol A. Leaser of Schnecksville PA; Brother, William Yocum of Port Charlotte FL; Sisters, Christine Seip of Bethlehem PA, Helen Snyder of Benton PA, Lillian Schnyder of Wescosville PA and Betty Brandon of Whitehall PA; 5 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2000 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Calling Hours will be 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Interment in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown PA.