Donald C. Baker

Donald C. Baker, 90, of Clyde, died on Monday, May 30, 2022 at The Willows of Bellevue.

Mr. Baker was born in Fremont on December 14, 1931 to the now deceased Mildred (Fachman) and Harry Baker.

He graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1949. Following school, Don entered the United States Army serving during the Korean War.

Mr. Baker was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Clyde. He really enjoyed mowing his lawn and listening to the Clyde Fliers football on the radio. A former softball pitcher for the now defunct Whirlpool League, Don still loved softball, and most sports. In prior times, camping, boating and fishing were his wonderful past-times.

His working life was being a repairman for Whirlpool and the former TV Clinic. Later, he had his own repair service company. 

On May 31, 1952, he married Evelyn A. Hintz. She preceded him in death on April 4,2016.

Three children, Deborah (Edward) Miracle of Lowell, Indiana; Scott (Kim) Baker of Florida and Timothy (Annette) Baker of Clyde survive. Eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Dave) McNary, Heather (Darrell) Sample; Nick Baker, Mike Baker; Amy Hatcher, Sara (Justin) Boatman, Kayleigh Baker and Kelsey (Bryce) McConnell survive, along with nineteen great grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00pm at The First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery, Clyde with military rites provided by the Clyde VFW and American Legion.

Memorials may be made to the Clyde Flier Foundation or to Stein Hospice.

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