Glenn F. Baker

1943 - 2025

Glenn F. Baker, 82, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. He was born Feb. 10, 1943, in Bethel Township to the late Charles and Olga (Beck) Baker. Glenn retired in 2009 from H.W. Nicholson, Inc., where he worked in metal fabrication for over 25 years. Glenn was a life member of the North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the North Apollo Council, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Leechburg. Glenn also served his country in the Vietnam War in the Army. He enjoyed gardening and feeding local wildlife, especially ducks and deer. Glenn is survived by his wife, Rosemary Kremer Rushford Baker; sons, Timothy Baker of Harrisburg, PA, Joseph (Lynn) Baker of Tomball, TX; step-son, Patrick (Tara) Klazon of Kent, OH; grandchildren, J.J. Baker of Humble, TX, Tiffany (Nicholas) Arellano of Smyrna, TN; step-grandchildren, Kyra, Alyssa, and Ivy Klazon of Kent, OH; great-grandson, Jeremiah Baker of Smyrna, TN; brother, Don Baker of Bakersfield, CA; sisters, Gail Kost of Cresson, PA, June Lawson of Butler, PA, Judy (Jim) Hord of Columbus, OH. In addition to his parents, Glenn is preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Johns; brothers, Gerrald, Earl, John, Roy, and Robert Baker; and sisters, Ethel Dunlap, Ruby Dowling, Floda Shrader, and Olga Mae Baker. Friends will be received on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., in the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.