Garold Elvern Baker

Garold Elvern Baker, 80, of Clyde, died at Stein Hospice, Sandusky on Friday, February 25, 2011. Mr. Baker was born in rural Clyde on August 16, 1930 to the now deceased Merl and Hazel (Willis) Baker. He was a 1950 graduate of Clyde High School and a member of the Clyde Christian Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He also belonged to the Clyde Eagles; and the Goofers Golf League at Sleepy Hollow. He enjoyed gardening, working in his strawberry patch, sharing his produce with family and friends and spending time with his family. Garold was an avid Clyde Fliers and Detroit Tigers fan. He retired from the Whirlpool Corporation in 1992, then worked for the Baker-Bonnigson Auctioneers and the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. On June 17, 1950 he married the former Myrtle Arlene Weller, and she survives as do their children, Timothy (Cris) Baker, Castalia; Vicki (Ron) Newsom, Clyde; and Todd (Tammy) Baker, Clyde; four grandchildren, Charity (Jerry) Castle, Castalia; Adam Newsom; Shelby Baker and Riley Baker all of Clyde. Two great grandchildren, Emma and Chase Castle. Three brothers survive, Richard (Iva) Baker, Fremont and Roland Baker and Donald Baker both of Clyde. He was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers, Clayton; Howard, Ross, Delbert, Merlin, Harold, Herbert, Robert and Ralph Baker and one sister, Viola Farster.

Visitation Date: March 01 2011

Visitation time: 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 PM

Visitation Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, Clyde -

Funeral Date: March 02 2011

Funeral Time: 10:30 AM

Funeral Location: Clyde Christian Church -