Roger J. BAKER

Roger James BAKER, 70, was selected for a special assignment in heaven on Friday, December 31, 2024, at Noyes Memorial Hospital of Dansville after a long courageous battle with an illness. Born February 13, 1954, in Westfield, NY, the son of Leroy and Bessie Fuller Baker. On June 25, 1974, he married Karole Mitchell, who survives.

After graduating from Westfield Academy, Roger joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country for 22 years and retiring as a Master Sargent in 1994. After a short courtship, he married the love of his life, Karole, in 1974. Throughout his career he was stationed at various US Air Bases around the world, eventually landing at Edwards, AFB CA for the last ten years of his career. Upon retirement, understanding the importance of family, he and the family returned to his home state of New York, where they have remained for the last 30 years. He was an avid train enthusiast, huge Trekkie (Star Trek fan), lover of the Inspired Word of God. His list of favorites included: pastime, to pester the wait staff at Sprauge’s with a litany of jokes and sarcasm; place, the Westfield Library; person, his loving wife of 50 years, with his 10 grandchildren as a close second. In his later years, Roger lived out his faith, humbly serving Haskinville Wesleyan Church in every way he could (Phillippians 2:3). Isaiah 40:31 “But they wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.”

In addition to his wife, Karole, he is survived by: three children, James (Kyle Lohse) Baker, Jason (April O’Quinn) Baker, and Arlenne Baker; 10 grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: three siblings and their spouses, Arlene Ptak, Bert (Onalee) Baker and Lawrence (Madeline) Baker.

Following Roger’s wishes, there are no calling hours planned at this time, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Haskinsville Wesleyan Church, 8727 Haskinsville Road, Cohocton, NY 14826. 

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