Victor H. Lees Jr., 78, of Schnecksville, died Jan. 8, 2026, at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Victor H. Lees Sr. and Annamae (Everett) Lees. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Schmidt) Lees to whom he was married 56 years.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War with a rank of Sergeant. He was employed as an instrumentation/control systems technician. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Lehighton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Victor A., of Palmerton, Matthew J. (Michelle), of Orefield, Rebeca E. Wensing, of Palmerton; nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1349 Green St., Lehighton. Pastor Marshall Wolverton will be officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects 10-11 a.m. before the service. A luncheon shall be held immediately following the memorial service.

The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice at https://www.slhn.org/development/ways-to-give/make-a-gift or in c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.