Donald Baker obituary: Donald Baker's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Donald Eugene Baker
1925 - 2017
In Memory Of
Donald Eugene Baker
1925 - 2017
After Don graduated from Highland Park High School in 1943, he completed the journeyman machinist program at the Topeka Santa Fe shops and went on to work in the Topeka Goodyear engineering support shop for more than 30 years. During his time working for Goodyear he received the Paul Litchfield award for outstanding employee contribution and also contributed to multiple patents granted to Goodyear on tire building equipment.
In 1984, Don retired and relocated to Mesa, AZ. and Lake of the Ozarks, MO. to enjoy his retirement years. In 2002, Don married Mary Catherine Hilbert who preceded him in death in 2009. Don had many good times with the Hilbert family.
Don’s surviving family members include his 2 sons, Alan Baker and wife Melody, Marc Baker and wife Marjorie; stepson, Michael D. Hilbert and wife Carolyn; and stepdaughter, Becky Burghart and husband Mark. Don is also survived by his 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; and 4 step great grandchildren.
Family will greet friends from 10:00-11:00 on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Penwell Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Avenue.
The family asks that in lieu flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
To leave a condolence or share a memory with Don's family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
After Don graduated from Highland Park High School in 1943, he completed the journeyman machinist program at the Topeka Santa Fe shops and went on to work in the Topeka Goodyear engineering support shop for more than 30 years. During his time working for Goodyear he received the Paul Litchfield award for outstanding employee contribution and also contributed to multiple patents granted to Goodyear on tire building equipment.
In 1984, Don retired and relocated to Mesa, AZ. and Lake of the Ozarks, MO. to enjoy his retirement years. In 2002, Don married Mary Catherine Hilbert who preceded him in death in 2009. Don had many good times with the Hilbert family.
Don’s surviving family members include his 2 sons, Alan Baker and wife Melody, Marc Baker and wife Marjorie; stepson, Michael D. Hilbert and wife Carolyn; and stepdaughter, Becky Burghart and husband Mark. Don is also survived by his 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; and 4 step great grandchildren.
Family will greet friends from 10:00-11:00 on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Penwell Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Avenue.
The family asks that in lieu flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.
To leave a condolence or share a memory with Don's family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Graveside Service
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 1:00pm
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family