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Rick Baker Obituary

VAN WERT -- Rick L. Baker, 66, Van Wert, died Tuesday April 8, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert.

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Published by The Lima News from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2025.

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Bill Swank

April 12, 2025

Randy, Pam and family; I was so very sorry to hear the news of Rick's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences; wishing you many happy moments and memories as you go through this difficult time.

Lisa Domingue

April 12, 2025

RIP Rick
Will remember the memories of the time yall came down to Lafayette LA
We eat, drank and laughed lots

georgianna adkins

April 11, 2025

You will be greatly missed dear friend

Georgianna Adkins and family

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Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory - Van Wert

722 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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