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Robert Baker Obituary

Baker, Robert N. Age 94, U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Beloved son of the late Robert and late Helen (nee Leyden). Third Degree Member of Knights of Columbus, Quigley Council #2428; member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #143; one of the founding fathers of the Gin Mill Golf Club. The Club is still in existence and is currently celebrating its 52nd year. Bob was still golfing in the club in 2005 when he was 86 years old. Bob was a Chicago White Sox fan and an avid Chicago Bear fan holding season tickets for 50 years. Bob would love to sing the Bears fight song, always giving a fist pump at the end. Bob was a kind, gentle and classy man. He leaves behind numerous friends that will miss him dearly. Funeral Friday, September 6, 2013, 9:00 am from the Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd St., Chicago, IL to St. Barbara Church, 2859 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL for 10:00am Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The St. Barbara Holy Name Society would be appreciated. (773) 927-6424

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 4, 2013.
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Mr. Baker, thank you for being an inspiration to my husband, and for always having a kind word to say. You will be missed at all future Skokal parties. I know your proud of your Gin Mill buddies, they did a beautiful job!

Tracy Jasas

September 6, 2013

Rest in Peace, I'm sure the Lylo's all will be there to welcome you home.

Mildred Bulvan

September 6, 2013

Rest in peace my dear friend. For as long as I remember you were a part of our family and was always a great "date"! You now have the pleasure of golfing with all those that passed before you.

Joyce Romito (Balcer)

September 5, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived.May you rest in peace dear friend. Say Hello to everyone for us!
Eternal Rest Grant onto him O Lord , and let your perpetual light shine on him.
The Budny, Baranski and Paluch Families

Antoinette Paluch(Budny)

September 5, 2013

Rest in peace.

Chris Ryndak

September 4, 2013

Rest in Peace

John Murphy

September 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

C. Wilson

September 4, 2013

My condolences to our brother knight. May he rest in peace.

GK John Kutyba

September 4, 2013

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5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pomierski Funeral Home - Chicago

1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Sep

6

Funeral

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Pomierski Funeral Home - Chicago

1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Sep

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Barbara Church

2859 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL

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Pomierski Funeral Home - Chicago

1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608

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