Lee Paul Schleicher, 92, of Catasauqua, died March 26, 2026. He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Snyder) Schleicher for 64 years.

He was a son of the late John David and Sadie Florence (Krause) Schleicher.

He was a 1953 graduate of Catasauqua High School, where he enjoyed being a part of the football team.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with the rank of special second class (heavy equipment operator).

He worked as a beekeeper for more than 50 years. He retired as a locomotive engineer on the Philadelphia, Bethlehem and New England Railroad.

He was a faithful congregation member of the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a member of Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Catasauqua.

For many years, he served as a committee chairman for the Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trail Counsel Troop 94. In 1984, he received the Silver Beaver Award for his service. In 1994, he was bestowed The Lutheran Lamb Award by the National Lutheran Association on Scouting through St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

He was also a life member of Odd Fellows Jordan Lodge Post 192, Schnecksville. He was also president and later president emeritus of the Krause family reunion, now in its 114th year. He was a former member of the MORA Club (Men of Retirement Age) and sang with the men’s chorus for many years and was a member of the Young at Heart Club in Catasauqua, the Copeechan Fish and Game Club, the Coplay Saengerbund, the Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, where he was a former member of the honor guard, and the Sons of the American Revolution.

He and his wife received the Honorable Lifetime Membership Award from the Lehigh Valley Beekeeper’s Association.

He is survived by a sister, Louise Lessel; three children, Karen A. and husband John Patton of Glenside, David P. and wife Laurie Schleicher of Sykesville, Md., and Carol L. and husband Perry Good of Lititz; three grandsons, Joshua Good and wife Alissa, Brenden Good and wife Erin and Dawson Good and wife Jayda; and four great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rebecca Ann Brown; and three siblings, Arthur Schleicher, Lena Steckel and Elsie Mascali.

Contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council, 991 Postal Road, Allentown, 18109; or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.