Richard Alan “Rick” Baker, 64, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:32 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born June 4, 1956 in Wabash, to Ronald L. and Vera Maxine (James) Baker.
Rick was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School. He worked at Celotex in Lagro, Welding Services Inc., Kellam, and was in advertising. He was a member of the FOP #83 in Wabash, and also coached little league. Rick was an avid Indiana University basketball fan, enjoyed sports, playing cards, spending time with his friends, and especially loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by three children, Brent (Allison) Baker of New Palestine, Indiana, Ryan (Gina) Baker of Wabash, and Megan (Chris) Prater of Martinsville, Indiana, four grandchildren, Brody Baker and Bryson Baker, both of New Palestine, Paige Prater and Duke Prater, both of Martinsville, brother, Ron Baker of Casa Grande, Arizona, sister, Robbi (Jeff) LaSalle of Peru, Indiana, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Rory Baker.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Friends may call 2-8 pm Friday, at the funeral home. The family asks that facial coverings be worn, but they are not mandatory.
Preferred memorial is FOP #83.
The memorial guest book for Rick may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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