Robert Reed Baker, 89, of Biglerville, PA and formerly of Renovo, PA passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Concordia SpiriTrust nursing home in Gettysburg, PA.
Bob was born June 28, 1937 in Danville, PA to the late William Baker and Margaret (Farley) Baker. Bob moved to York Springs, PA after graduation from Renovo High School.
Bob met and married Patricia L. Wolford on June 25, 1960. Patsy passed in 2002. They had no children.
Bob is survived by a sister, Francis Thumma and her husband Richard of Huntsdale, PA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Baker and a twin brother, William from Kentucky.
He was a member of the Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262 in Biglerville, PA, and the Adams County Fish and Game Association. He was a member of the Idaville Global Methodist Church.
Bob retired from C. H. Musselman’s as a mechanic.
After retirement, Bob did what he did best – giving his time to volunteer at his church and several food pantries. He enjoyed life and had friends everywhere.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Idaville Global Methodist Church, 3725 Carlisle Road (Route 34 – Idaville), Gardners, PA 17324 at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with Pastor Gary Fanus officiating. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until time of the service.
Burial will be in the Idaville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Idaville Global Methodist Church c/o Bonnie Smyers 1133 Myerstown Road Gardners, PA 17324
Professional services have been entrusted to the Dugan Funeral Home, 111 S. Main Street, PO Box 393, Bendersville, PA 17306.
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