Obituaries

January 26, 1954 to July 18, 2021

WINAMAC - Randy E. Baker, 67, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, July 18, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 26, 1954, in Lafayette, to the late Ralph W. and Dorothy A. Weaver Baker. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972. On April 28, 1984, he married Brenda S. Crider. She survives.

Randy Baker

He is also survived by:
Eugene (Angela) Baker, Rochester, Son
John Baker, Evergreen, AL, Son
Stacy (Todd) Hargis, Ft. Wayne, Daughter
Kaelan Baker, Grandson
Isobel Baker, Granddaughter
Sabina Baker, Granddaughter
Richard Hargis, Grandson
Bernadette Hargis, Granddaughter
Kim Baker, Winamac, Brother
Debby (Jody) Stillwell, Winamac, Sister
Alvin Stamper, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Carol Shidler, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Bob Crider, Logansport, Brother-in-law
Karen (Gary) Graves, Winamac, Sister-in-law
Steve Crider, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Bill (Deb) Crider, Star City, Brother-in-law
Linda (Mario) Lopez, Indianapolis, Sister-in-law
Mike Crider, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Sam Crider, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Brenda Baker, Infant Sister
Monica Stamper, Sister

Mr. Baker was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Knights Columbus in Winamac. He was also a member of the Hoosier Cobra Club. He enjoyed farming, driving his Cobra, fishing, hunting, and photography. He was a proud supporter of Pulaski County 4-H. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A scriptural wake service will follow at 8 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating, followed by a rosary service. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 22, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.