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Robert Ray Baker Fort Myers, FL Formerly of Lansing, Robert Ray Baker, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother went to heaven on September 8, 2009. He was a man that always placed others needs over his own. He will be greatly missed and shall live forever in our hearts. Robert was the proud founder of the Greater Lansing Auto Auction which he operated from 1976-1998. He is survived by his wife, Carla J. Baker (Yeomans); children, Sandra (Tom) Terranova, Mary (Jim) Yeakle, Susan (Kevin) Ferguson and Robert (Tracy) Baker, Jr.; grandchildren, Joshua, Carmen, Brendan, Tyler, Abby, Cami Jo, Dan, Mike and Tim; brother, Tom Baker; sister, Deloris Hart; brother-in-law, Roger Yeomans; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Jodie Sue Baker. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, September 12, 2:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, with visitation 1-hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to American Heart Association, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 in memory of Robert Ray Baker. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 10, 2009.

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Cheryl Potter

February 2, 2017

Thank you Uncle Bob for what you did in my life! I will never forget you! You will always be in my heart! God bless you!

Jo Beckman

September 20, 2009

Our prayers are with you "Sam" and your entire family. I had nine good years of employment with GLAA. Bob was the most had working man that I have known. I will always remember my first day going to work at GLAA. I was behind this very slow driver in a white Eldorado convertible. Thinking buddy if you don't speed it up I'm going to be late to work. Little did I know, I was following my new employer Mr. Robert Baker. May you rest in peace. God Bless the Baker Family.

September 12, 2009

From the Jack Dykstra Ford Days on the used car lot.....to the Robert R. Baker Auto Sales days on S. Cedar st. ......to the first auto auction in the car wash on S. Logan in Lansing, You have plowed the way! for all of us! Bob we're going to miss you! God bless you and your family
Pete,Patty P.J.'s

T Bone

September 10, 2009

I pray for the family and there pain to be minimal.God Bless Bob and those of us who Bob touched in our lives.Eternaly Grateful , Tom Pratt (T-Bone)

Paul Piccard

September 10, 2009

I considered your father an inspiration & admired him as a mentor who helped me reach my potential in the auto business. He will be missed and he will be fondly remembered for all he contributed both personally & professionally.

September 10, 2009

Mr. Bob,May peace be with you & family.When ever you talked the talk 'You could take it to the bank! Your frind --Oscar Green. O.G.

Don Harley III

September 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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