Lewis Baer

Lewis E. “Sonny” Baer, 74, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at York Hospital. Born January 17, 1947 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Lehman and Hilda Reynolds Baer.

Sonny was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Maryland and was employed at T.B. Woods until his retirement in 2002. During his retirement, he was employed at Hillside Poultry as the office manager. Sonny enjoyed putting together puzzles, collecting miniature tractors, working on home improvement projects and spending time with his family. He was an active member at Mission Hill Church, and taught adult Sunday School classes for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, LuAnn M. Strite Baer, whom he married on June 9, 1984; four children, Rosanna (Derek) Book of Chambersburg, Sarah (Tim) Skoczen of Fairfield, PA, Jessica (Dave) Roelkey of Boonsboro, MD, and Greg (Jamie) Baer of Upper Strasburg, PA; and nine grandchildren, Rachel, Bryce, Amber, Bailey, David, Owen, Allie, Hudson and John. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Richard Baer; and one sister, Martha Ann Showalter.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Mission Hill Church (Chambersburg Brethren In Christ), 465 Center Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Rev. Joel Gillman will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mission Hill Church at the above address.