Richard Griffith Baker
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Rick passed away peacefully at AdventHealth, Port Charlotte, FL after a brief illness, surrounded by friends.
Born in Mentor, Ohio to G. Leonard Baker and Gwendolyn A. Baker. Rick lived like the sea and the open plains - half pirate, half cowboy. He chased storms, women, whiskey, and every adventure life dared him to take. He was wild at heart, fearless in spirit, and never bound by rules but his own. In the end, he left us with stories bigger than legends and a reminder that life is meant to be ridden hard and toasted often.
Rick is survived by his son Richard G Baker Jr (Jocelyn) of West Coxsackie, NY, his 4 beloved grandchildren, his Brother George Lenoard Baker of Palo Alto, CA, his niece Penelope Elizabeth Baker Keifenheim, Atherton, CA and his nephew Griffith Leonard Baker, also of Atherton. Special friends, Glenn, Sue, and Aaron Seiders, held a unique place in Rick's life and will remember him with great love.
A private service will be held by the family. Those wishing to honor Rick's memory may do so by making a donation to the charity of their choice or raise a toast!
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