Robert M. Baker's Obituary
Robert M. Baker, 90 yrs., of Waterloo, IL, went home to the Lord at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born in Marinette County, WI, the son of the late Glenn and Ruth (Borden) Baker. He was a member of Sheet Metal Worker Union - Local 265, 50 year member of SPEBSQSA - Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America.. He served in the US Navy, and was a veteran of World War II and attended Hope Christian Church, Columbia, IL. He was married to the late Irene (Kjell) Baker. They were married on September 13,1947 in Green Bay, WI. She passed away September 6, 2011.
VisitationMonday, June 9, 2014 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral HomeGraveside Services Wednesday, June 11, 2014 2:00 pmLakewood Memorial ParkElgin, IL
IntermentLakewood Memorial ParkElgin, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsGood Samaritan Center, Washington Park, IL
SurvivorsSon, Craig (Kristine) Baker of Baton Rouge, LA Son, Brian (JoAnn) Baker of Columbia, IL Daughter, Carol (Karl) Merbach of Rapid City, SD Son, Gary (Rhonda) Baker of Geneva, IL 5 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren Sisters, Dorothy Nesbitt and Gwenn (Wallace) MenghenniOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death BySon, Ronald Baker
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