John “Jack” H. Baker, 103, formerly of Emmaus, died Jan. 21, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit. He was the husband of the late Anna K. (Hopstock) Baker, who died in 1996. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul F. and Catherine (Wadlinger) Baker.

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

He was employed at Rodale Manufacturing as a traffic manager for 50 years until retiring.

He enjoyed reading and was known to keep busy helping family, friends and neighbors. He lived in Emmaus for most of his life.

He is survived by a son, John “Danny”, daughter, Charlotte and her husband, Charles “Jay” F. Johnson, II; grandchildren, Charles “Chuck” F. Johnson, III and his wife, Lisa, Rebecca and her husband, James Ford and Benjamin D.; great-grandchildren, Charlotte “Carly” and Jacqueline “Jackie” Ford, Charles “Charlie” H. Johnson and Christopher Johnson.

Contributions may be made to the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, 18049, or any local charity.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus.