Charles Everett Baker
July 14, 1943 ~ April 28, 2024
Charles Everett Baker, age 80, of Leroy, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at CareCore at Mentor. He was born July 14, 1943 in Painesville, the son of Gertrude (Kirschstein) and Paul Baker.
Charlie was a 1961 graduate of Riverside HS and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He worked as a mechanic for Bud Morris and then Fredebaugh Well Drilling for 26 years before retiring. Charlie went on to work at Trumbull Locker after retirement.
He served as a member of Perry American Legion and enjoyed farming. Most of all Charlie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, which was his main vocation. Everyone who knew him please remember one of his “little sayings” that his family fondly calls Bakerizms. His alias’s were Chuck, Chase, Charlie, Bakes, and Dad.
He is survived by his sister, Kay (Fred) Wilber; nephews, Doug and Steve Wilber; niece, Stacie (Warren) Williams; 6 great nieces and nephews; special friend, Maryann Mele.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received from 5-8 pm. Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Madison Funeral Home. Final Resting Place will be Northeast Leroy Cemetery. In honor of Charlie please dress casually.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made in Charlie’s name to a charity of your choice.
Online Obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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Very sorry for your loss! I knew Charlie because my family grew up right around the corner from him on trask rd Thompson Ohio being a kid growing up Charlie always went by in his tractor and would wave to us all the time! Over the years he became friends with my dad John Haladyna but he Charlie was always funny guy to me he’d make us laugh! Real good farmer will be sadly missed!!rip Charlie you were a good man!
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The Charlie Baker family and friends, my sincere condolences for your loss. I met Charlie when I was a very young man. He made a lasting impression w/his ever present smile, quick wit and a Bakerism for almost every occasion. He was one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP Charlie!
I worked with Charlie during my teenage years in the 70’s with the Siegel family. We called him “Hoss”. His laugh and smile were addictive. RIP Charlie “Hoss”