Linford S. Bastian Sr., 89, of Allentown, formerly of Macungie, died Feb. 12, 2020, in his home. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Meck) Bastian, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage. Born in Trexlertown, he was the son of the late Owen M. Sr. and Lillie L. (Leiser) Bastian.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Breinigsville.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was a partner in Owen M. Bastian, Inc.

For 59 years, he was a member of Lehigh Lodge #326 F & AM and in 1971, he served as worshipful master. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite Valley of Allentown.

He is survived by his wife; children, Linford S. Jr. and his wife, Michele, Cheryl and her husband, Nick Platco, Eileen and her husband, Dr. Brian Wilson; grandchildren Jared, Chris, Rachel, Linford III, Jacob; five great-grandchildren; brother, Owen; sister, Alethia Smith. He was predeceased by brothers, Walter, Harold, Rev. Edwin and a sister, Mildred Clauser.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Lodge 326, P.O. Box 212, Trexlertown, 18087 or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 8227 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville, 18031.

Arrangements were made by the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.