Alan "Al" Baker
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Alan "Al" D. Baker, 84, of Yorktown, IN, formerly from St. John's, MI, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Al was born on December 1, 1935 in Maple Rapids, Michigan to the late D. Dale and Marian (Hicks) Baker. He was a 1954 Graduate of St. John's High School. He attended Michigan State University for 2 years and graduated from Ball State University with a degree in business. Al worked at Andy IGA in St. John's, MI, Eavey's, and then spent over 38 years at Marsh Supermarket. After retiring from Marsh he worked for Marsh Credit Union. Al also owned and operated Baker-Finley Mini Warehouse.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Barbara Baker; three sons, Rick Baker (wife Debbie), Randy Baker (wife Theresa), and Ron Baker (wife Joni); a daughter, Arline Applegate (husband Bruce); 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five siblings; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Gant Funeral Homes - Yorktown Chapel, 2215 S. Broadway St., Yorktown, IN 47396. Burial will follow in Hawk Cemetery.
Visiting will be from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, January 5, 2020 and also one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215 or the Yorktown United Methodist Church, 2301 S. Broadway St., Yorktown, IN 47396.
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