Charles Eugene Baker, 66, of Bronson passed away Wednesday,
February 26, 2020 at his home.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2020 at
11:00 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Terry Siler
officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation Wednesday, March 4,
2020 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Chuck was born June 19, 1953 in LaGrange, IN to Donald Baker
and Esther (Huber) Lunger. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1972 and on
August 17, 1990 he married Karole Kyle in Bronson and she survives. He worked
as a machinist for 43 plus years; 27 years at Sutton tool, 14 years at XY tool
and die, and 6 years at Darrell Cox Racing. Charles was a member of the Bronson
Bowling Association, the Eagles, and the Moose both in Sturgis. He enjoyed
lighthouses, tall boats, trains, and working with his hands whether it was
rebuilding engines or if it was vehicles, especially Ford vehicles. He was a
fan of Star Trek and had also spent time coaching baseball and bowling; but his
true passion, was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chuck was colorful,
outgoing, and full of knowledge. His sense of humor was unmatched and his
roaring laughter will always be missed.
In addition to his wife, Karole, Charles is survived by his
children, Mike (Jen) Baker of Bronson; Jamie (Gideon) Baumeister of Sturgis;
Justin (Bethany Gould) Greenfield of Coldwater; sisters, Donna (Jim) Myers of
Orland, IN; Marilyn (Lewis) Lukazcek of Coldwater, Marge Baker Sprowl of
Marquette, MI; Judy (Darrel Klinger) Dixon of Bronson; brother, Edward Baker of
Sturgis; brother-in-law Joe (Heather) Kyle of Sturgis; grandchildren, Taylor
(Greg Miller) Mulkey, Breanna Baker, Alex Mulkey, Savannah Baumeister, Bailee
Modert, Jason Greenfield, Tucker Fritz, Brayden Fritz, Chaz Greenfield,
KairaLynne Baumeister, Ronin Baumeister; and great-grandchildren, Jacelyn
Henderson, Leighton Henderson, and Elyison
Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Leo
Lunger, step-mother Edith Baker, one brother Kenny Baker, and one
brother-in-law Steve Kyle.
Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Bronson USBC Youth Bowling.
