Charles L. Bealer, 75, of Germansville, died Sept. 10, 2019, in Blough Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bethlehem.

He was the husband of the late Patt J. (Lista) Bealer.

Born April 24, 1944, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Dorothy L. (Barthol) Bealer.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.

A draftsman for the former Bell Labs in New Jersey and Allentown for many years, he retired in 2004.

He was a longtime volunteer at the New Jersey Half Arabian Horse Association.

His survivors include a daughter Alista S. and her husband, Ryan S. Blose, with whom he resided; sisters Nancy J. Lieberman and her husband, Leon, of Nazareth and Dr. Kathryn M. Dech and her husband the Rev. John of Bethlehem; several nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America and/or to a charity of one’s choice c/o funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.