Fred J. Baker
Born: April 7th, 1904
Died: July 3rd, 1987
Obituary
Fred j. Baker, 83, of 2830 Winegard Dr., died 12:48 am Friday, July 3, at Burlington Medical Center.
Born April 7, 1904, in Wabash County, Ind., he was the son of Charles C. and Amanda Ward Baker. He married Gladys M. Franzen April 12, 1926, in Burlington.
He worked in the dry cleaning business for more than 50 years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, AARP, United Commercial Travelers and was an RSVP volunteer.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Alice Gallerick, Burlington and Sharol Kroll, Lockridge; one son, Richard Baker, Burlington; two sisters, Ellen Tally, Moline, Ill., and Edith Kuntz, Granger, Mo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call after 9 am Sunday at Lunning Chapel. There will be no family visitation.
Services will be 10 am Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald Hoornstra officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for Messiah Lutheran Church and Hope Haven.