William F. Baver Sr., 87, of Allentown, died Aug. 8, 2014, in Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Francis and Edna (Hangen) Baver. He was the husband of the late Agnes (Krynock) Baver.

He was a 1944 graduate of Central Catholic HS.

He was in the U.S.Navy during World War II.

He worked for more than 33 years as a sales support manager for Coca Cola Bottling Company before retiring.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Allentown, where he earlier was an Explorer advisor for Boy Scouts of America Post 77.

He was a treasurer for the Allentown Boys Club alumni for many years. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, Calvary Council 528, fourth degree, Bishop Welsh Assembly.

He is survived by a son, The Rev. Msgr. William F. Baver of Bethlehem; a daughter, Pamela S. Baver of Sarasota, Fla.; and three grandsons, Michael and his wife Jennifer Baver of Allentown, Daniel Hyrowich of Philadelphia and Nicholas and his wife Johanna Boucher of Tempe, Ariz.

He was predeceased by a son, David M. Baver; and two sisters, Geraldine Eddinger and Bette Oberecker.

Mass intentions may be contributed and would be welcomed by the family.

Arrangements were made by James Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.