Harold William Moyer, 87, of South Whitehall Township, died Dec. 6, 2012, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was the husband of the late Grace Moyer.

Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Charles and Lena (Breitenstein) Moyer.

He worked at Bell Laboratories, later AT&T, from which he received the Clinton J. Davidsson trophy for a patent in the area of microelectronics.

He will be remembered for his inventiveness and craftsmanship, especially building his own home, woodworking craftsmanship and clock making.

He was an Army veteran of World War II.

His survivors include a daughter, Heidi Moyer, of South Whitehall.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Roy and Charles.

Services will be at a later date.

Arrangements by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.