Ray R. Bast, 88, of Macungie, died March 11, 2013, of natural causes in Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the husband of Joan M. (Bard) Bast. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late George and Mamie (Smith) Bast.

He was a 1942 graduate of Kutztown High School and a 1950 graduate with honors from Lehigh University with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy.

He was a member of St. Paul's UCC, Kutztown.

He was employed by Public Service Electric and Gas Company, N.J. for 38 years, retiring as general manager.

He was an avid hunter and golfer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Roger and his wife Fran of Quakertown, Steven and his wife Susan of Overland Park, Kan., and Gary and his wife Debbie, of Allentown; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by siblings, Dorothy Fenstermaker, Jane Ferguson and Carl.

Contributions may be made to St. Paul's UCC, 47-51 Whiteoak St., Kutztown, 19530.

Arrangements were made by the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home Inc., Kutztown.