Nov 29, 2012

Earl K. Baer, formerly of Washington, died Friday, November 16, 2012, in National Park, N.J.

He was born December 4, 1933, in Washington, a son of the late John and Lucille Baer.

Mr. Baer proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was an active member of the National Park Garrison and American Legion.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church of National Park.

Mr. Baer was a graduate of Trinity High School and former member of First Christian Church of Washington.

He was employed at Kress Box Co., prior to serving in the Army.

Surviving are his wife, Marion, of National Park; a son, Bryan Baer of Ohio; two stepsons, Rob Jaconi (Kathy) and Ron Jaconi (Linda); a stepdaughter, Michelle Marshall (Don); a sister, Beverly Van Briggle of Washington; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, Bernard and John, and two sisters, Emma Ray and Kathryn Jones.

Burial with military rites was in Woodbury, N.J. Memorials may be sent to First Methodist Church, 414 Asbury Avenue, National Park, NJ 08063.