Obituary of Charles E. Baker

Oolitic Charles e. Baker, 83, of Oolitic, died at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at I. U. Health Bedford. Born March 31, 1928 in Owensburg, he was the son of Frank and Ruby (Wagner) Baker. He was employed in Research and Development at NWSC Crane and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He married Jewel Adams and she survives. Survivors include his wife, Jewell of Oolitic; a son, Mike Baker and wife, Shelly (Arp) Baker of Judah; two grandchildren, Shaun Baker and Robyn Baker both of Bedford; one great grandchild, Mackenzie Lee Baker of Bedford; three step great grandchildren, Morgan Plocher, Gage Plocher and Kaitlyn Teagarden all of Bedford; one brother, Paul Baker of Owensburg; two sisters, Ethel Baker Jackson of Owensburg and Carol Baker Wisley of Oolitic; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Frank Baker; one sister, Imogene Baker and a half-brother, Albert Wagner. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 2nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Richard Tallman officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 1st and from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday, July 2nd at the Day & Carter Mortuary.