Norman Eugene Baker
1924 - 2012
Norman Eugene Baker, 88 of Rawson passed away at 7:13 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1924, to the late Emmit M. and Esther (Smith) Baker in Union Twp., Hancock County, OH. He married Edna Jean Haugh on April 23, 1944, and she preceded him in death on October 10, 2001. Norman is survived by daughter, Norma J. (Milton) Clanin of Columbus, OH. Norman was a 1942 graduate of Rawson High School. He was a lifelong farmer and member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Rawson. Norman's family was one of the original settlers of Union Twp. Norman enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling, especially to Alaska. He also enjoyed dining out, playing cards with close friends, and mowing the yard with his John Deere lawn tractor. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, where there will be visitation for one hour prior to the service from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Chaplain Meg Knape will officiate and burial will follow in Powell Cemetery, Eagle Twp., Hancock County. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 209 N. Main St., Rawson, OH, 45881 and/or to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 102, Findlay, OH 45840. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 1:00 PM
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Service Location:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840 -
Final Resting Place:
Powell Cemetery [Map]
Eagle Township, Ohio -
Contributions:
New Hope United Methodist Church
209 North Main Street
Rawson, Ohio 45881
Lupus Foundation of America
1800 North Blanchard Street
Suite 102
Findlay, OH 45840
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Condolences For Norman Eugene Baker
| To : norma jean baker clanin | Date :Monday, October 29th 2012 |
| From : becky huss king | |
dear norma sorry to read of your dad's death in the 'courier' we haven't seen each other for a long time i know but i have many fond memories of you your folks from when we were growing up going to churchhope this finds your family is well it's hard to lose a parent no matter how old or ill my dad is living in illinois with barb will be 90 in Jan with best regards becky huss king 
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| To : Norman's Family | Date :Monday, October 29th 2012 |
| From : Jack Sondra MIkey tooBaumgardner | |
| We have so many many fond memories When we delivered Norman's heating oil And gasoline for his John Deere mower He was a good friend Customer And greatvpositive person Our thoughts And Prayers Are with you at this difficult time Jack Baumgardner Sohio and BP distributor and Friend
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