70, of Lower Burrell, died in his home Monday July 13, 2020. He was born in New Kensington on January 30, 1950 to the late Claude S. and Helene H. Brendel Baker and was a life long resident of Lower Burrell.
Mr. Baker was a member of Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell and an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star for gallant and meritorious action during an attack at Phan Rang Air Base. He worked as a Lower Burrell Police Officer for 26 years until retiring in 2000. He had also worked as a Westmoreland County Sheriff Deputy for eight years. He was a member of the FOP Lodge 39 and a life member of both the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92 and Lower Burrell American Legion 868. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Elizabeth M. Brouwer Baker, three sons Carl H. (Erin) Baker Jr., Christian H. (Keri) Baker and Casey H. Baker all of Lower Burrell, two grandchildren Lauren and Kamdyn Baker, siblings Monica Kane of Fredericksburg, MD., Wayne (Renee) Baker of Lower Burrell, Inge Baker of Arnold.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Claude Baker.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder St where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM by Rev. Harold Mele. Please wear a mask. Burial with Military Honors by the Air Force will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park Lower Burrell. The family suggests donations made in his name to Bethesda Lutheran Church. VFW Post 92 will conduct services Thursday in the funeral home at 2:15 PM followed by American
Mr. Baker was a member of Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell and an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star for gallant and meritorious action during an attack at Phan Rang Air Base. He worked as a Lower Burrell Police Officer for 26 years until retiring in 2000. He had also worked as a Westmoreland County Sheriff Deputy for eight years. He was a member of the FOP Lodge 39 and a life member of both the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92 and Lower Burrell American Legion 868. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Elizabeth M. Brouwer Baker, three sons Carl H. (Erin) Baker Jr., Christian H. (Keri) Baker and Casey H. Baker all of Lower Burrell, two grandchildren Lauren and Kamdyn Baker, siblings Monica Kane of Fredericksburg, MD., Wayne (Renee) Baker of Lower Burrell, Inge Baker of Arnold.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Claude Baker.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder St where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM by Rev. Harold Mele. Please wear a mask. Burial with Military Honors by the Air Force will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park Lower Burrell. The family suggests donations made in his name to Bethesda Lutheran Church. VFW Post 92 will conduct services Thursday in the funeral home at 2:15 PM followed by American
70, of Lower Burrell, died in his home Monday July 13, 2020. He was born in New Kensington on January 30, 1950 to the late Claude S. and Helene H. Brendel Baker and was a life long resident of Lower Burrell.
Mr. Baker was a member of Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell and an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star for gallant and meritorious action during an attack at Phan Rang Air Base. He worked as a Lower Burrell Police Officer for 26 years until retiring in 2000. He had also worked as a Westmoreland County Sheriff Deputy for eight years. He was a member of the FOP Lodge 39 and a life member of both the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92 and Lower Burrell American Legion 868. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Elizabeth M. Brouwer Baker, three sons Carl H. (Erin) Baker Jr., Christian H. (Keri) Baker and Casey H. Baker all of Lower Burrell, two grandchildren Lauren and Kamdyn Baker, siblings Monica Kane of Fredericksburg, MD., Wayne (Renee) Baker of Lower Burrell, Inge Baker of Arnold.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Claude Baker.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder St where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM by Rev. Harold Mele. Please wear a mask. Burial with Military Honors by the Air Force will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park Lower Burrell. The family suggests donations made in his name to Bethesda Lutheran Church. VFW Post 92 will conduct services Thursday in the funeral home at 2:15 PM followed by American
Mr. Baker was a member of Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell and an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star for gallant and meritorious action during an attack at Phan Rang Air Base. He worked as a Lower Burrell Police Officer for 26 years until retiring in 2000. He had also worked as a Westmoreland County Sheriff Deputy for eight years. He was a member of the FOP Lodge 39 and a life member of both the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92 and Lower Burrell American Legion 868. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Elizabeth M. Brouwer Baker, three sons Carl H. (Erin) Baker Jr., Christian H. (Keri) Baker and Casey H. Baker all of Lower Burrell, two grandchildren Lauren and Kamdyn Baker, siblings Monica Kane of Fredericksburg, MD., Wayne (Renee) Baker of Lower Burrell, Inge Baker of Arnold.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Claude Baker.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder St where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM by Rev. Harold Mele. Please wear a mask. Burial with Military Honors by the Air Force will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park Lower Burrell. The family suggests donations made in his name to Bethesda Lutheran Church. VFW Post 92 will conduct services Thursday in the funeral home at 2:15 PM followed by American
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