He was born September 16, 1926 in Trenton to Adolph and Amelia (Apke) Baer: they preceded him in death

Also preceded in death by a daughter Peggy Beaumont, sisters Marcella Van Der Veer, Helen Deter, a Brother Raymond Baer and father-in-law Wilson Dorries

He married Patricia Dorries August 20, 1949 at St. Mary’s in Trenton: she survives in Trenton

Also surviving is a son Brad (Patti) Baer of Collinsville

A daughter Lori Baer of Lakewood CO

Brothers Richard (Judy) Baer of Aviston, Ralph (Jean) Baer of Trenton

Sister Elvera Rutledge of O’Fallon

Mother-in-law Maxine Dorries of Trenton

7 nieces and nephews

Lester owned and operated Les’ Barber Shop in Trenton from 1958 to 1987 He was an Air Force Veteran of WWII

Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 7, 2003 at 8:00 PM at the Moss Funeral home in Trenton with Rev. Debbie Melzer officiating

Visitation will be held on Friday February 7, 2003 from 4:00 PM to time of Service at the Moss Funeral home in Trenton

Memorials can be made to Kidney Patient Care Fund of Barnes-Jewish hospital and will be received through the Moss funeral home in Trenton