RODGER BAKER Obituary

The following obituary is being republished to provide additional information. RODGER K. BAKER, 66, of Zanesville, Ind., passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital at 11:37 a.m. Born July 11, 1950 in Huntington, Ind., he was the son of the late Russell S. and Mildred E. (Yeater) Baker. He worked at Dana Spicer Axle in Fort Wayne for 45 years, where he was team leader and supervisor for several years, and also worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne for two years. He was on the "Nine Mile Team" in the bowling league in Fort Wayne for many years. He was a membr of Eagles Lodge in Waynedale, Ind. and Sons of the American Legion in Waynedale. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Fredrick) Baker, whom he wed on Nov. 1, 1997. Also surviving are two daughters, Amy (Darin) Orendi of Pittsburgh, Penn. and Shelly Baker of Nashville, Tenn.; son, Steve (Rachel) Reynolds of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Judi Neuenschwander of Ossian and Betty (Bill) Finton of Huntington; grandchildren, Danielle, Bradin and Maddox Orendi and Chase and Hunter Reynolds. Service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Paul Rogers officiating. Calling also from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at the chapel. Burial in Markle Cemetery, Markle, Ind. Memorials to donor's choice. To sign the online guestbook visit www.thegmcfamily.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2017.
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January 23, 2019

My deepest condolences to Rodger's family and friends for your loss. May God bring you comfort in your time of grief. (2 Thessalonians 2: 16)

October 12, 2018

We were so surprised and saddened to hear of his passing. Lou bowled with Rodger on Wednesdays @ Pro Bowl. Our sympathies to your family. Sue and Lou Straw

February 12, 2017

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Danny & Barbara Miller

February 6, 2017

Dear Betty and family, so sorry to hear of Rodger's passing...I will miss talking to you on Thursady nite at the post...thoughts n prayers for you all...Joy...

Joy Ensch

February 5, 2017

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