Robert Leslie “FatCat Bob” Baker, 81, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 10:12 pm, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home. He was born March 21, 1939 in Lagro, to Mick and Dollie (Bitzel) Baker.
Bob worked at Celotex in Lagro, retiring after 41 years. He was a member of the Wabash Moose and Eagles Lodges, and the Sons of the American Legion in Lagro. He enjoyed going to car shows,boating, mowing the yard, and especially his grandkids.
He is survived by three children, Cindy (Jay) Shenefield of LaFontaine, Indiana, Robert E. Baker of North Manchester, Indiana, and Michael (Shelly) Baker of Lagro, six grandchildren, Jason (Staci) Shenefield of Andrews, Indiana, Alicia (Brandon) Swain and Max (Tiffany) Shenefield, both of Wabash, Tyler Baker of North Manchester, Lacy Gottschalk of Lagro, and Austin Gottschalk of Platteville, Colorado, 12 great grandchildren, Alison, Maddie, and Baylee Swain, Jarrett, Ella, Mason, Remington, and Ryder Shenefield, Tyler and Jessie Ditton, Aaliyah Douglas, and Savannah Engle. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, August 21, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Burial will be in Lagro Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 pm Thursday, at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for FatCat Bob may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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