BAKER, William G., Sr., 84, of Webster Groves on June 20, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Baker (nee Siepker). Dear father of Dr. Marilyn Katzenstein of Overland Park, KS, and William G. (Molly) Baker Jr., of Chesterfield, MO. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Andrew and Sarah Katzenstein and Mary, Billy and Betsy Baker; dear friend to many.
Long-time owner of Rhodes Equipment Company, a power plant equipment sales representative. Fifty-plus year member of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder, Deacon and on many committees. He served multiple terms on the Webster Groves Planning Commission. Graduated from and was a huge supporter of Purdue University where he was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. A Life Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering for which he served on several National Committees and as President and in other offices for the local St Louis Chapter. Fifty-plus year member of Westborough Country Club and long-time member of the Missouri Athletic Club. An avid golfer and tennis player who cherished his time playing with friends and his experiences playing both St. Andrews and Pebble Beach among many other famous courses. Lifelong sports fan who was an inaugural season ticket holder for the St. Louis Blues and loved watching the Cardinals in his later years. He loved to travel the world on trips planned by Mary Ann and walk the beaches at Treasure Cay and Dauphin Island. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
SERVICES: Visitation 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 24 at Gerber Chapel, 23 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 25 at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave. , Webster Groves. Internment with military honors at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Purdue University, WG Baker, Sr. Fund, 403 W. Wood St., West Lafayette, IN 47907 Attn: Markus Knotts.
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July 4, 2012
Bob and Barbara Flory
Barbara and I will forever cherish our friendship with Bill and the entire Baker family. We particularly remember the holiday dinners and the Sunday poolside gatherings at Westerborough. I would be remiss to not recall the many Saturday mornings on the golf course where the engineers consistently beat up on our lawyer friends. Rest in peace.
June 27, 2012
We have such wonderful memories of Bill at our Gray Avenue block party. He was the life of the party. My grown kids both have fond memories of both Bill and Mary Ann because they gave away "full sized" candy bars at Halloween.
Dear people. We have you in our hearts.
Jan and Bill Erdman - 118 Gray Avenue
June 24, 2012
Martha and I have always enjoyed being with Bill and Mary Ann. Their annual Christmas party was truly great fun. We know that Bill loved his family, his friends, and Westborough Country Club. We will always think of him with great affection. Martie and Earl Dille.
June 22, 2012
To the Baker family all of the Hamilton family sends their love and prayers.
June 22, 2012
Anne Kirsch
Bill and Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He and your mom were special to our family. So many great years of memories! You allmre in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Anne livingstone kirsch and family
June 22, 2012
Jney Mulligan
Bill, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. We have talked many times about your dad and he will be missed. As you know he was a great man. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jney Mulligan, Big Rivers Electric Corp.
June 22, 2012
All your friends at Epic are thinking about you and your family.
June 22, 2012
Mike Schimmelpfennig
Bill,
Debbie and I are sorry for your loss. We knew your father and will truly miss him. He was a very good and caring person.
Mike and Debbie Schimmelpfennig
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