Robert Reed Baker, 89, of Biglerville, formerly of Renovo, died Oct. 10 at Concordia SpiriTrust in Gettysburg.
Born June 28, 1937, in Danville, he moved to York Springs after graduating from Renovo High School. Baker married Patricia L. Wolford in 1960; she died in 2002. He retired as a mechanic from C.H. Musselman’s.
Baker was a member of the Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262 and the Adams County Fish and Game Association, both in Biglerville, and Idaville Global Methodist Church. After retirement, he volunteered at his church and several food pantries. He enjoyed an active social life and had friends throughout the community.
He is survived by his sister, Francis Thumma, and her husband, Richard, of Huntsdale, and several nieces and nephews. His sister Delores Baker and twin brother William preceded him in death.
A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Idaville Global Methodist Church, 3725 Carlisle Road in Gardners. A celebration of life will follow at noon, with burial at Idaville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the church.
Read the full obituary and service details from Dugan Funeral & Cremation.