James William Baker

Baker James William Baker, 52, of Richwood, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, May 1, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He was born March 27, 1962 in Fremont. On November 19, 1994 he married the former Paula Orlosky in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and she survives in Richwood. Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and camping, and cheering on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. He loved spending time with family and his grandchildren. A 1980 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School, he had been involved in several business ventures with his business partner and close friend, Bob Biondi. Jim recently retired from Fed One Dublin after 20 years with partners Bob Biondi and Amy Biondi-Huffman. He was looking forward to finishing their new living space in Richwood and being able to spend his future with Paula relaxing, camping and being with their kids and grand-kids. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Courtney (Michael) Barnett, Richwood, Caitlin (Joey) Thompson, Marion; a son, Andrew Baker, Richwood; four grandchildren, Alexis, Jordyn, Nevaeh, Richwood, and Gracyn, Marion; his father, Robert (Diane) Baker, Fremont; his mother, Mary (Dick) Altvater, Upper Sandusky; father and mother-in-law, Bernie and Linnie Orlosky, Nashville, Tennessee; two brothers, David (Vicki) Baker, West Virginia, Robert (Stephanie)Baker Jr., Port Clinton; three sisters, Rose (Will) Sayre, Marion, Connie Baker, Upper Sandusky, Dorothy Baker, Sarasota, Florida; and close friends, Bob and Tina Biondi, whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by a brother Scott Baker and a sister Brenda Wilburn. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Richwood First United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the STOFCHECK-BALLINGER FUNERAL HOME, Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 18 South Fulton Street, Richwood, OH 43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com