Robert O. Baker

1922 - 2013

Robert O. Baker obituary, 1922-2013, Sheboygan, WI

BORN

1922

DIED

2013

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Robert Baker Obituary

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Robert O. Baker, age 90, of Sheboygan, passed to Eternal Life on Friday morning, April 5, 2013 at Sheboygan Senior Community.
Robert was born May 7, 1922 in Theresa, WI to Robert D. and Emma (Ruecker) Baker. He graduated from St. Francis Grade School and Kaukauna High School, Class of 1939. He graduated from Notre Dame University in December, 1942. He was inducted into the US Army Ground Forces in March of 1944. He served in the European Operations and was transferred to the Philippines after V-E Day. He later was transferred to the 8th Army Division for service in the Japanese homeland until his honorable discharge in April of 1946.
On October 15, 1949 Robert and Georgiana B.. Hirsch were united in marriage at St. Clement Catholic Church in Sheboygan, WI.
Robert was employed at Baker Canning Co. in Therese, WI where he served as Sales and Production manager until rising to the level of Company President until his retirement in May of 1982.
The couple made their home in Theresa, WI where they were active members of St. Theresa Catholic Parish. In 1982 they relocated to Land O Lakes, WI and became members of St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish. In 1995 they began spending their winters in Tucson, AZ.
In 2008 Robert and Georgiana moved to the Landmark in Sheboygan and became members of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish. She preceded him in death on July 9, 2009.
Robert was a member of the Holy Name Society and a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a member and former president of Vilas County Improvement Corporation in Land O Lakes, WI, the Wisconsin Canner's Association, and Theresa State Bank. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and sat on the Board at Theresa State Bank for a number of years.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Mary Kay (Jerry) Roberts; his granddaughter, Rebecca (Cliff) Ehlert, two grandsons, Theodore (Amanda) Roberts and Matthew Roberts; two great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Ehlert and Kalia Vnuk, all of Wauwatosa, WI; his sister, Patricia (Norman E.) Wagner of Prairie du Sac, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Georgiana, he was preceded in death by six infant children; his sister, Ruth (Baker) Burns; his great-grandson, Austin; various aunts, uncles, and two nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St. Clement Catholic Church, 707 N. 6th St., Sheboygan. WI 53081. Rev. James E. Connell will be the Celebrant. A time of visitation and support will be held Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name for The Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Project, 833 Center Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the amazing staff at Sheboygan Senior Community. Your loving hearts and kind words never went unnoticed.

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April 17, 2013

Very sorry to read about Bob's passing. Though we have been gone from Theresa a long time, we still remember the Baker's as icons of the community and St. Theresa Parish. Georgie was always so generous and I remember one time she shared a recipe for TURTLE that Tom had bagged in the Rock River near the Station. Nice family and great influence on the village of Theresa. They will live forever in our memories.
Tom and Mary Schilling 103 Highland Ct. Neenah, Wi 54956

April 16, 2013

Mary Lou Ellinghausen

My sympathy to your family. Robert shared a dining table during Sept. & Oct. of last year while my Dad (Lawrence Manthey) was at Sheboygan Senior on the rehab floor. A very nice man indeed. Always concerned about my Dad. Perhaps they have found each other to dine together once more...

April 15, 2013

Chuck Bernhard

Sorry to hear about your loss. The days of Baker Canning Co.in the 60's,70's,80's were days that will be remembered for everyone at Theresa.

April 13, 2013

To the Family of Bob Baker - We only got to know Bob as a neighbor at Landmark less than two years ago - he was a real kind person and always addressed my wife with the greatest respect - when I took him my Sports Illustrated copy of Notre Dame #1, he said My Family already brought it but thank you for thinking of me. - he was indeed a true gentleman you should all be proud of. God Bless, Jim and Patti Holmes

April 13, 2013

I will miss my times with Bob. He and I had become friends and I know he loved your care, Mary Kay and Jerry. You were very good to him and he appreciated it. Sincerely, Edie Anderson

April 13, 2013

Ted & Cathy Vande Yacht

Dear Mary Kay and Family,
Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family,
The memories will live with us forever in our hearts. Bob had taught,and coached me through years of hunting,fishing, and operations of the VCIC. We were lucky to have him by our side all these years. He told me once, look at the club in years of generations, that way you will stay course on the end goal.God less you all! Ted and Cathy

April 12, 2013

LIsa Andrews

My dearest lovely people, you all know I love you and your wonderful dad, grandfather, great grandfather will be missed. He had a wonderful life and was truly a wonderful man. Many hugs to you all.

Lisa

April 10, 2013

Larry & Sue McPartlin

Our fond memories of Bob are from Land O'Lakes. He was a very devoted, religious individual and a great fan of Notre Dame. He was a wonderful caregiver to Georgiana. We remember him for his generosity to Saint Albert Church in Land O'Lakes by donating the Saint Albert Statue and the Pro Life Memorial. Go Irish!

April 10, 2013

David Roberts

To the Roberts and Ehlert families - please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Kay - your father was a wonderful man and his memories will live on with you and your children. Though you have no siblings to greeve with, you still have Dave and I to lean on. You will never be alone, as we are here for you. May God bless him a let the perpetual light shine upon him - Amen.

Love always - your Family,
Patti Nehs & David Roberts

April 9, 2013

Joe & Gerri Feucht

WE are Joe & Gerri Feucht the past owners of Gerri,s Hideout of Mayville Wisconsin Of The Joe & Gladys Feucht family ! Andrew & Gabby would stop There on their way toThereasa for bank board meetimgs 1
Please accept & convey our most sincere condolences to the entire family !
Joe & Gerri Feucht

April 8, 2013

Mary Kay and family- I am so sorry for your loss.You were so supportive of your Dad,and in these last years especially so. You were a wonderful daughter to him, and I'm sure he and your Mom are now reunited and so proud of you. Thinking of you. Nancy

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