Former Plymouth resident, Harold W. Baker, was called home to be with his Lord from his son’s home in Portage, Mich., on Monday, July 30, 2018.

He was born in Plymouth on Sept. 29, 1934, to Delbert R. and Clara T. (Huge) Baker. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1952. After high school, Harold joined the United States National Guard from 1953-1961.

Harold Baker married Josephine E. Lamprecht on Oct. 10, 1954, in the Shiloh Church. The couple made Plymouth their home and raised four children.

He worked as a foreman for American Containers since 1970 until his retirement in 1997.

Harold was a member of the Shiloh Church and was active in the Cub Scouts Program for many years. Most recently, he was an active member at Lighthouse Community Wesleyan Church in Portage, Mich.

He is survived by four children: David L. (Jeri) Baker of Portage; John W. (Michelle) Baker of Brunswick, Ohio; Mark A. (Becky) Baker of Jasper; and Ruth (John) Prater of Centerville. Mo.; six grandchildren; and siblings: Dorothy (Gilbert) Berrier of Bremen, Jeannette (Robert) Vermillion of Lakeville and Keith (Ines) Baker of Buchanan, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine in 2011, and parents.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Shiloh Wesleyan Church, 10532 4B Road, Plymouth where visitation will continue one hour prior to services. The Pastor Richard VanVuren will officiate.

Entombment will be in the New Oak Hill Mausoleum, Plymouth.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shiloh Wesleyan Church, 10532 4B Road, Plymouth, IN 46563.