Raymond Baker, 86, formerly of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025.   He was the husband of Carolee (Baringer) Baker.  Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the late Louis Frank and Adele (Bergdahl) Baker.  Ray graduated in 1961 from Lehigh University with a degree in electrical engineering.  He played the trombone in the Lehigh marching band and also enjoyed playing the piano.  He became a fan of Lehigh football and Lehigh wrestling.  He worked as an electrical engineer for Western Electric for over 30 years, retiring in the 1990's.  He was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit.  Ray was an avid skier and 25 plus year member of the Jack Frost Ski Patrol and enjoyed helping seniors with taxes through AARP.  He enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, photography, and traveling throughout the world.

Ray is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolee; son, Glenn Baringer Baker; daughter, Karen Baker Heppell wife of Jonathan C. Heppell; grandchildren, Elise B. Heppell and Anika B. Heppell.

A celebration of Ray's life be held on Sat., Sept. 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM in The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, PA 18049.  Receiving 1:30 to 2:00 PM in the church.  A social gathering will immediately follow the service.  Arrangements are entrusted to Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit or an organization of your choice.