Leonard Rick Baker

May 9, 2023 at 6:54 p.m.
Leonard Rick Baker
Leonard Rick Baker

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Leonard Rick Baker, age 63, of Laurel passed peacefully at home, on the farm where he was raised, on Friday, April 28, 2023.  

Born December 30, 1959 in Batesville, he was youngest child of the late Leonard and Norma (Hahn) Baker.  He lived most of his life in Franklin County.  He was united in marriage to the former Annette Precht, and she survives.

He farmed and was a heavy equipment operator.  In his leisure time he enjoyed working on his tractors and farm equipment.  He was a family man who cherished time spent with his family.           

Besides his wife, Annette, survivors include a son, Josh (Emily) Baker of Laurel, a daughter, Ayla Bulmer of Connersville; four siblings, Marilyn (Tom) Davis Sr., Sherilyn (Brent) Neukam, Carolyn (Lee) Hulm, Anita Cameron, and Ronnie Baker.  

There will be no public services.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Baker family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

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Leonard Rick Baker, age 63, of Laurel passed peacefully at home, on the farm where he was raised, on Friday, April 28, 2023.  

Born December 30, 1959 in Batesville, he was youngest child of the late Leonard and Norma (Hahn) Baker.  He lived most of his life in Franklin County.  He was united in marriage to the former Annette Precht, and she survives.

He farmed and was a heavy equipment operator.  In his leisure time he enjoyed working on his tractors and farm equipment.  He was a family man who cherished time spent with his family.           

Besides his wife, Annette, survivors include a son, Josh (Emily) Baker of Laurel, a daughter, Ayla Bulmer of Connersville; four siblings, Marilyn (Tom) Davis Sr., Sherilyn (Brent) Neukam, Carolyn (Lee) Hulm, Anita Cameron, and Ronnie Baker.  

There will be no public services.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Baker family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com

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