Surviving are his wife of 75 years, Anna Mae; three children, Denise (Mike) Hostetler of Fort Wayne, Dennis Dean Baker of Huntertown, and Tom (Shelly) Baker of Hamilton; four grandchildren, Kelley (Richie) Flores, Matthew (Kelsey) Hostetler, Jessica (Tim) Elkins and Joshua Baker; three great-grandchildren, Finley and Mia Flores and Max Elkins; and one brother, Larry Baker of Auburn. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Keith, Van and Max and six sisters, Betty, Ruth, June, Mary, Sue and Mildred.
A Celebration of Life for F. Dean Baker will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2024 in the Hamilton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jack Smith and Pastor Jerry Burghduff officiating. Masonic services will also be conducted as part of the service. Military Honors will be conducted by Hamilton American Legion Post 467 at the conclusion of the service. The family will receive relatives and friends two hours prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friday. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Hamilton.
The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care, kindness and compassion.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton United Methodist Church, Riley Children’s Hospital or Heartland Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family, or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com.
Visitation
Hamilton United Methodist Church
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7780 South Wayne Street
Hamilton, IN 46742
Celebration of Life
Hamilton United Methodist Church
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7780 South Wayne Street
Hamilton, IN 46742