Published March 03. 2020 11:00PM
Linford S. Bastian Sr., 89, of Allentown, formerly of Macungie, died Feb. 12, 2020, in his home.
He and his wife Joyce E. (Meck) Bastian were married 71 years.
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.
A partner in Owen M. Bastian Inc., he was a member of Lehigh Lodge 326 F&AM for 59 years, and in 1971, he served as worshipful master.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite Valley of Allentown.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Linford S. Jr. and his wife, Michele, Cheryl, wife of Nick Platco, Eileen, wife of Dr. Brian Wilson; grandchildren Jared, Chris, Rachel, Linford III and Jacob; five great-grandchildren; brother Owen; and sister Alethia Smith.
He was predeceased by his brothers Walter, Harold, the Rev. Edwin and sister Mildred Clauser.
Contributions may be made to Lehigh Lodge 326, P.O. Box 212, Trexlertown, PA 18087 or to his church, 8227 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville, PA 18031.
Arrangements made by Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.
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