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Richard Baker Obituary
Born: July 27, 1925; in Waterman, IL
Died: March 27, 2018; in Sandwich, IL
Richard Charles Baker, age 92, of Leland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL.
He was born on July 27, 1925 in Waterman, IL, the son of Jeremiah and Teresa (Pederson) Baker.
Richard was united in marriage on June 28, 1947 to Hazel Jean Weir and they spent the next 70 happy years of their lives together. He was employed for over 43 years by the Burlington Northern Railroad in Aurora, IL, as a pipe fitter and sheet metal worker. Mr. Baker was a longtime member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL. Rich was an avid deer and duck hunter. Raising and training his German Shorthaired Pointers gave him great pleasure. He also enjoyed watching local high school basketball games, especially the Leland Panthers. Additional hobbies included golfing, traveling, working outdoors and fishing.
Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Baker of Leland, IL; his son, David (Candace) "Candi" Baker of Sandwich, IL; his grandchildren, Brent (Jennifer) Baker of Sandwich, IL and Kelsey (Kurt) Mattson of Hinckley, IL; his sister-in-law, Silvia Baker of Sacramento, CA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeremiah and Teresa Baker; and his brother, Robert Baker.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 235 E. Lundy Ln., Leland, IL with Pastor Zach Baer officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory, 1275 S. Countyline Rd., Sandwich, IL.
Memorials in loving memory of Richard may be directed to the Open Door Rehabilitation Center, 405 Wells St., Sandwich or to the Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (815)786-6461 or www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.
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