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Edwin Baker Obituary
June 8, 1936 - November 6, 2024
Edwin Theodore Baker "E. Ted Baker", 88, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on November 6, 2024.
Ted was born on June 8, 1936, in Omaha, NE. After Ted completed high school, he went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force.
Ted and his wife, Kathy, opened House of Mufflers in Council Bluffs that later expanded to two additional locations in Des Moines. Ted branched out in 1985 to own and operate Jay B. Towing and Jay B. Trailer Sales, also in Council Bluffs. Ted served 47 years with the Council Bluffs Optimist Club, acting as its President in 1979-80. He also served as Iowa District Optimist Governor in 1988-89 and was honored as Iowa District Optimist of the Year in 1979-80 and again in 1981-82. Ted was active in the Fish and Game Club at Lake Manawa and served on its Board of Directors.
Ted was predeceased by his parents and grandson, Brian Baker. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Ed and Lorie Baker, Kimberly and Larry Green; grandsons, David Baker and Ryan Baker; granddaughters-in-law, Kim Baker and Sarah Baker; and great-grandchildren, Connor, Emma and Brooklyn Baker.
VISITATION will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11 a.m. at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Memorials are suggested to the Council Bluffs Optimist Club and may be mailed to 1221 N 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home
1221 N 16th St. Council Bluffs, IA
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Mel McKern
November 15, 2024
Had a lot of fun on many fishing trips and the Optimist activities we shared, a great person and friend, Kim an I send our deepest regrets. Mel McKern
Doreen Mowery
November 11, 2024
Kathy and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know my mom and dad, Art and Jennie Kannedy enjoyed spending time with Ted and Kathy. They valued and appreciated their friendships and kindness.
You will be in my thoughts as you journey through your loss.
Doreen Mowery
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November 10, 2024
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Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home
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