Entered the arms of the Savior on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Born Aug. 7, 1943 in West Grove, PA to Willis and Evelyn Baker.
John enjoyed camping, biking, skiing and the great outdoors. As a young boy he spent hours exploring the family farm. John had numerous pets he adored. They were his companions over the years during his illness. An avid collector, he loved spending the day at auctions. Lover of art and music, he was an active member of the church choir and attended many concerts and art exhibits. He was an avid reader, reading a book a day, specifically about history. He had a passion for politics and investing. He enjoyed UNL sporting events and attending baseball games. Everyone wanted to be on John's team for Trivial Pursuit. His knowledge was vast and humbling.
John graduated from Octorara High School in PA, class of '61. He served in the Air Force from 1961-1981 as an Electronic Warfare System Technician. In 1981 he became a Field Engineer for General Electric. Received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Maryland and a bachelor's degree in Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Cremation. No visitation.
Services Thurs. Jan. 24, 1:00 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 40th & C Streets.
Inurnment at a later date in Pennsylvania.
John enjoyed camping, biking, skiing and the great outdoors. As a young boy he spent hours exploring the family farm. John had numerous pets he adored. They were his companions over the years during his illness. An avid collector, he loved spending the day at auctions. Lover of art and music, he was an active member of the church choir and attended many concerts and art exhibits. He was an avid reader, reading a book a day, specifically about history. He had a passion for politics and investing. He enjoyed UNL sporting events and attending baseball games. Everyone wanted to be on John's team for Trivial Pursuit. His knowledge was vast and humbling.
John graduated from Octorara High School in PA, class of '61. He served in the Air Force from 1961-1981 as an Electronic Warfare System Technician. In 1981 he became a Field Engineer for General Electric. Received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Maryland and a bachelor's degree in Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Cremation. No visitation.
Services Thurs. Jan. 24, 1:00 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 40th & C Streets.
Inurnment at a later date in Pennsylvania.
Entered the arms of the Savior on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Born Aug. 7, 1943 in West Grove, PA to Willis and Evelyn Baker.
John enjoyed camping, biking, skiing and the great outdoors. As a young boy he spent hours exploring the family farm. John had numerous pets he adored. They were his companions over the years during his illness. An avid collector, he loved spending the day at auctions. Lover of art and music, he was an active member of the church choir and attended many concerts and art exhibits. He was an avid reader, reading a book a day, specifically about history. He had a passion for politics and investing. He enjoyed UNL sporting events and attending baseball games. Everyone wanted to be on John's team for Trivial Pursuit. His knowledge was vast and humbling.
John graduated from Octorara High School in PA, class of '61. He served in the Air Force from 1961-1981 as an Electronic Warfare System Technician. In 1981 he became a Field Engineer for General Electric. Received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Maryland and a bachelor's degree in Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Cremation. No visitation.
Services Thurs. Jan. 24, 1:00 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 40th & C Streets.
Inurnment at a later date in Pennsylvania.
John enjoyed camping, biking, skiing and the great outdoors. As a young boy he spent hours exploring the family farm. John had numerous pets he adored. They were his companions over the years during his illness. An avid collector, he loved spending the day at auctions. Lover of art and music, he was an active member of the church choir and attended many concerts and art exhibits. He was an avid reader, reading a book a day, specifically about history. He had a passion for politics and investing. He enjoyed UNL sporting events and attending baseball games. Everyone wanted to be on John's team for Trivial Pursuit. His knowledge was vast and humbling.
John graduated from Octorara High School in PA, class of '61. He served in the Air Force from 1961-1981 as an Electronic Warfare System Technician. In 1981 he became a Field Engineer for General Electric. Received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of Maryland and a bachelor's degree in Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Cremation. No visitation.
Services Thurs. Jan. 24, 1:00 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 40th & C Streets.
Inurnment at a later date in Pennsylvania.
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