Jerold “Jerry” L. Baker, 73, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born June 29, 1941 at home in Gibsonburg, OH to Orlo and Evenell (Downs) Baker. Jerry was a 1959 graduate of Gibsonburg High School.
Jerry served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963. He married Beverly Newman on June 29, 1963 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Gibsonburg, OH and she survives. Jerry worked for Union Carbide, which then became Eveready Battery for thirty-five years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the VFW and enjoyed watching western movies and football, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes. Jerry loved walking, fishing boating and traveling to Florida.
Jerry is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Beverly Baker, Fremont, OH; daughter, Deb (Todd) Myers, Green Springs, OH; siblings, Dan (Sue) Baker, Gibsonburg, OH, Billie Rae Zimmerman, Fremont, OH, Glennie Rife, Fostoria, OH; daughter-in-law, Trisha Baker, Fremont, OH; sister-in-law, Sandy Baker, Gibsonburg, OH; brother-in-law, Bill Candler of Arizona; grandchildren, Nicole (Chad) Dearth, Candice Bartson, Tyler (Meagan) Myers, Ben, Joshua and Tiffany Baker, Tommy Poole; great grandchildren, Knox Dearth, Deklan Myers, Zoey Baker and two more on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Baker; grandson, Justin Bartson; sisters, Shirley Candler and Lois Baker; brother, Jack Baker and brother-in-law, Don Rife.
Visitation: Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with one hour of visitation prior to the service, Celebrant Maureen Pump officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
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DIANE HEBERLING
Bev and Deb and families, sorry to hear about Jerry`s passing, he was a good guy, i often think about his broken ankle and wonder if he kept his skateboard with trainning wheels his co-workers made him!! he had a real funny side at times. He`ll be missed. Love and Prayers to/for all.
Frank & Amy Krizan
Sending so many prayers your way at this time. We hope you find strength to make it through this difficult time by knowing so many people are thinking & praying for you all.
God Bless, Frank & Amy Krizan
Shirley And Ron Baker
To the family and Friends of Jerry, you have our thoughts and prayers at this time of grief.
We grew up on Stone St in Gibsonburg, with many memoies of packing the car to go roller
skating in Wayne, many years ago..May god bring peace to you all..He will be greatly missed..
Kathy burmeister
My deepest sympathies to the family of Jerrys, have a lot of memories of him. Rest in peace.
Eric & April Middleton & kids
We will always remember Jerry in hearts. We were neighbors of Bev and Jerry for 10 years. Jerry watch our children grow up from little kids to young adults. We all loved him so much and he wil be missed very much in our home. Thank you for all the memories we have and shared with you. We all love you. The Middletons.
Roger Rounds
Beverly & Deb-Sorry about Jerry. We were co-workers for 25 years and also he was a good friend.I know he will be missed.
Jeff and Barb (Leid) Aldrich
Dear Bev, Deb, Danny, Billie Rae, Glennie, Sandy and rest of Jerry’s family-
Please accept our sincerest sympathies. I am so sorry I could not be there in person but please know that my love, thoughts and prayers were with you. I will always remember Jerry and his infectious laugh! He was a well loved member of the “old neighborhood”. May all the happy memories you created together help you through these sorrowful times. Barb
Jane (baker) Longo
So sorry we could not make the showing or funeral. You have our deepest sympathy and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick Freeborn
Sorry I could not attend. I have good memories from the practice field where he beat me on the head with the practice dummy and made us a better team by always pushing us to do better. He was a great person and will be missed by friends and family.
Jean Wonderly
Dear Bev, Deb and all the family,
You have our sincere sympathy. My age and the weather prevented me from being with you.
I have such fond memories of you and Jerry. Laughing and talking with him at our reunions was something I enjoyed. He was always so happy and kind. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Jean Wonderly & family and Carol Baker