Roland F. "Rollie" Baker

Roland F. "Rollie" Baker, 91, of Clyde, died at The Willows on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Rollie was born on November 13, 1924 in Clyde to Merle and Hazel (Willis) Baker. He was a 1943 graduate of Clyde High School where he played football, basketball and a state track qualifier in four events in 1943. He was a member of the Clyde Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); the Whirlpool Management Club; the Fremont Elks Lodge #169 and a former 50 year member of the Fremont County Club. On August 16, 1983, he retired as the Manager of HR at the Whirlpool Corp. He had previously been the Manager of the Porcelain Department. Mr. Baker was a US Army Veteran serving with the Medical Corps as a Staff Stg. He received the Victory; Good Conduct; Middle Eastern Theatre; European African Theatre and the American Theatre Campaign Ribbons. On November 26, 1947, he married Tedca Arnold. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2008. He was also preceded in death by their daughter, Jane Justine Feron. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Scheerer) Hackenburg Baker, whom he married on September 8, 2012. Extended family, Susan Bergeman, North Carolina; Richard (Paula) Hackenburg, Bellevue; Beth Hackenburg, Lindsey and Keith (Mary) Hackenburg, Clyde; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren also survive. Rollie was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Viola Farster; and twelve brothers; Harold;Herbert; Richard; Gerold; Donald; Delbert; Clayton; Howard; Ross; Merlin; Robert and Ralph Baker. One great grandchild, Michael is deceased. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM at Clyde Christian Church, corner of South Main St. and Forest St., Clyde with Pastor Candace Seaman officiating. Burial will be in the Veteran's Section of McPherson Cemetery with the Clyde VFW and American Legion providing military rites. Memorials may be made the Clyde Christian Church.

Visitation Date: 05/28/2016

Visitation time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Visitation Location: Clyde Christian Church - Corner of South Main and Forest Streets.

Service Date: 05/28/2016

Service Time: 11:00 AM

Service Location: Clyde Christian Church - corner of South Main and Forest Streets