Leo G. “Beau” Clarke, III, 77, of Wescosville, died Sept. 27, 2020. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Gallagher) Clarke. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., he was the son of the late Leo G. Jr. and Tulia Myrle (Pusser) Clarke.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and his MBA in finance at Rutgers University.

He served his country as an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marines and the U.S. Navy Reserve.

He was a manager at Air Products & Chemicals for 28 years until retiring.

He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Joseph Sirignano; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Miller-Clarke; grandchildren, Catherine, Matthew and Michael Sirignano, Maura, Abigail and William; sisters, Cynthia Young and Cristal. He was predeceased by a son, Dr. Michael G., who was a commander in the U.S. Navy.

Contributions may be made to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, Va. 22201.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held noon Oct. 1 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. A viewing will be held 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 in the church. Interment will be private.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.