hmtl5 Keith E. Baker b. 23 Mar 1926 Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas d. 5 Sep 2015 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas: Gritton Genealogy

Keith E. Baker

Male 1926 - 2015  (89 years)


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  • Name Keith E. Baker 
    Born 23 Mar 1926  Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 5 Sep 2015  Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I1675  Gritton
    Last Modified 20 Mar 2024 

    Family Wilma Lena Brown,   b. 23 Nov 1920, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1996  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 14 Jul 1972  Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 
    Family ID F681  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Mar 1926 - Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 14 Jul 1972 - Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Sep 2015 - Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • KEITH E. BAKER, 89, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 5, 2015 at Via Christi/St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
      Born on March 23, 1926 in Dexter, Kansas, he was the son of Emery and Hazel J. (Matthews) Baker. He was raised and received his education in Dexter, graduating from Dexter High School in 1943.
      A veteran of World War II., Mr. Baker proudly served his country in the United States Army. Keith was a tank driver and MI Sharpshooter. He held the rank of Sergeant at the time he was honorably discharged on June 19, 1946.
      Keith was united in marriage to Wilma L. (Brown) Williams on July 14, 1972 in Winfield and they made their home on their farm west of Dexter. Wilma preceded him in death on January 16, 1996.
      He was a member of the Winfield Masonic Lodge #110, and the American Legion Post #10. He enjoyed his family, farming and ranching.
      His family includes: His sons: Terry Williams and wife Donna of Hesston, KS; and Rick Williams of Wichita, KS; His daughter; Sondra Pearson of Wichita, KS; His brother: Norman Baker of Winfield, KS; His 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 nieces. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son in law, Roger Pearson; his daughter in law, Carol Ann Williams; his brother, Wayne Baker and his granddaughter, Ronda Pearson.
      Graveside funeral services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 10. 2015 at Highland Cemetery in Winfield. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., and the family will greet visitors during that time.
      A memorial has been established in Keith’s name for the Dexter High School FFA. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Find a Grave.

    2. [S17] Obituary.