Russell L. Baus
February 21, 1930 — January 15, 2017
Russell L. Baus, 86 of Allentown, PA. died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit in Allentown. Born February 21, 1930 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Daniel S. and Ada N. (Derr) Baus. He was the husband of the late Beatrice E. (Gardner) Baus who passed away in 2005.
A machinist last employed by L. Coster Machine Shop, Wind Gap, PA. for 10 years before retiring in 2002. Prior to he worked in the same capacity for the former Swanger Bros. / APG Machine in Whitehall, PA. for 35 years. He was a former homing pigeon racer and Past President of the L.V. Homing Pigeon Assoc. of Fogelsville, PA. and Northampton, PA; He and his son Dennis were avid snowmobile racers and long time members of the U.S.S.A. (United States Snowmobiling Assoc.) traveling and racing throughout the United States. He enjoyed woodworking and made many bird houses as gifts for neighbors and friends. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by a son, Dennis R. Baus and wife Linda of Whitehall, PA,; Sister, N. Jean Snyder of Allentown, PA; 2 Step-Granddaughters: Jennifer and Alecia, and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard D. Baus and sister, Myrtle A. Knisley.
A Graveside Service and burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Thursday January 19, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton, PA, 18067 with the Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk officiating. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA. is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: May be made to: American Heart Assoc. C/O the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
A machinist last employed by L. Coster Machine Shop, Wind Gap, PA. for 10 years before retiring in 2002. Prior to he worked in the same capacity for the former Swanger Bros. / APG Machine in Whitehall, PA. for 35 years. He was a former homing pigeon racer and Past President of the L.V. Homing Pigeon Assoc. of Fogelsville, PA. and Northampton, PA; He and his son Dennis were avid snowmobile racers and long time members of the U.S.S.A. (United States Snowmobiling Assoc.) traveling and racing throughout the United States. He enjoyed woodworking and made many bird houses as gifts for neighbors and friends. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by a son, Dennis R. Baus and wife Linda of Whitehall, PA,; Sister, N. Jean Snyder of Allentown, PA; 2 Step-Granddaughters: Jennifer and Alecia, and 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard D. Baus and sister, Myrtle A. Knisley.
A Graveside Service and burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Thursday January 19, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton, PA, 18067 with the Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk officiating. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA. is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: May be made to: American Heart Assoc. C/O the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
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