Lester F. “Les” Baer, 84, formerly of Minesite, Allentown, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2015, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of the late B. Betty (Klotz) Baer.

Born Jan. 26, 1931 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Franklin and Katherine M. (Wright) Baer.

A well-known radio personality and orchestra leader, he was employed at WKAP, Allentown, where he hosted numerous radio shows and commercials for more than 50 years before retiring in 2005.

He owned and operated the former BBB Productions, Allentown, and also founded the former Les Baer Jazz Quintet.

He was a member of Morgenland Church, Orefield.

A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member of Greenleaf Lodge 561, F.& A.M. and Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown.

His survivors include children, Kathy M., wife of Alfred A. Picca Jr., of Allentown, Sheila D., wife of James D. Owens, of Morristown, Tenn., Les C. and his companion, Karen Foutz of Hillsdale, Ill.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Franklin “Skip” Baer and half-siblings Dennis Baer and Lois Frantz.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sept. 26, in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

Family and friends may pay their respects 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Masonic services will be held at 10:45 am. Saturday. Interment will follow the service at Morgenland Union Cemetery, Orefield.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.