C.-BAKER-Obituary

C. Duane BAKER

Springfield, Ohio

1936 - 2021

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BAKER, C. Duane Age 84 of Springfield, passed away at home Monday, June 21, 2021. Born in Celina, Ohio, on November 24, 1936, the son of the late Chalmer and Bernice (Baucher) Baker. Following graduation from Celina High School, Duane attended Ohio University where he was a member of their...

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Bake was one of a kind and wii be missed May he Rest In Peace A Wildcat forever

Thinking of you Pat at this time... And Bake, thanks for the opportunity... RIP

I was the South Basketball Manager from 76-78 and got to know Bake very well during those years and in the years since. Always loved running into him at South basketball and football games to catch up and share a laugh. He was one of those guys who would do anything for you without batting an eye and always wanted to know how you were doing. His presence will be missed but he will always live large in memories. RIP Bake!

Duane was one of those people you could both like and respect. He was so good to be around. He was so respected by all the coaches at our League meetings. If he said something, you could believe it! We had some good people to work with over the years in Xenia athletics, but we were envious of Duane's abilities to work with coaches and players. He would have been so good in our system or any other, but he was exactly where he wanted to be! Springfield was blessed to have Duane! He was truly...

I loved Mr. Baker! I was at South High School from 1984-1988 and was lucky enough to pitch softball. Mr. Baker gave me my nickname of "Blade". I have remembered him fondly all of these years. God bless him and his family. Robbin "Blade" Smith

Judy and I are so sorry to learn Duane has passed.

Our deepest sympathy to your family during the loss of our SPECIAL friend. God Bless The Moyers Family