Merlin G Baker

Merlin G. Baker, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  Merlin was born February 10, 1937 in Waldron, Michigan to the late Jack O. and Pauline (Ray) Baker.  He married Mary Lou Byers and she survives.  Merlin was a mechanic and worked for Spangler Candy Company for 38 years. Merlin was baptized at and also attended, Life Changing Church, Edgerton, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, bicycling and meticulously working in his yard. Above all, Merlin loved his family.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, his daughter, Teresa (Curtis) Newcomer, of Westerville, Ohio, his sons, Jeff (Angie) Hartsock and Steve Hartsock, all of Bryan, Ohio, his daughter-in-law, Jill Baker.  He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Merlin is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Terry Lee Baker, his grandson, Derek Hartsock, one brother and one sister.

 Visitation for Merlin will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio.   Funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon Friday in the Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio following the visitation. Pastor Rick Stiver will officiate. Interment will follow in Farmer Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers:  Jeff Hartsock, Steve Hartsock, Dustin Hartsock, Jason Randall, Justin Randall, Brian Rogers. 

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Life Changing Church, 428 W. Vine Street, Edgerton, Ohio 43517.  Online condolences may be given and the guest register signed at:  wwwkrillfuneralservice.com

Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio is honored to serve the Baker family.