William "Bill" Baker

William H. Baker, Jr., 90, of Harleysville, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sandra Baker; they would have celebrated 69 years of marriage this July. Born in Bridgeport, Bill was the son of the late William and Helen Baker. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and honorably served in the United States Navy. Bill worked as a group leader in the grounds crew department at Merck for 38 years. Bill was a devoted member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Telford. He was also active in the Telford VFW Post 5308, the American Legion Warren Royer Post 234, and was a life member of the Volunteer Medical Service Corps in Lansdale. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children: Sheryl Ann Lee, Steven Alan Baker (Susan), Scott Alan Baker (Lisa), and Suzanne Adele Tritsch (Bob). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Jim and George Baker. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Nathan and Brandon; a sister, Theresa; and a brother, Jack. A viewing will take place from 10:00 to 10:45 AM on Thursday, May 22, at the Peter Becker Community Chapel, 800 Maple Ave., Harleysville, PA 19438, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Peter Becker Community Benevolent Fund, 800 Maple Ave., Harleysville, PA 19438, or to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 107 W. Lincoln Ave., Telford, PA 18969