Rick L. Baker

Rick L. Baker, 66, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025, at his residence.

He was born January 1, 1959, in Van Wert, to Arnold and Ruth (Boroff) Baker.

He is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Greg) Speck of St. Henry; grandchildren, Tiara (Phillip) Hall, Grant (Erica) Hierholzer and Braden Deal; great-grandchildren, Maren Hall and Knox Hierholzer, and siblings, Becky (Ron) Miller of Celina, Randy (Pam) Baker of Van Wert and Penny (Nick) Wade of Van Wert.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will start at noon Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Van Wert VFW post.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.