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| Arthur Baker, Jr. | |
| August 26, 1930 - November 08, 2009 | |
| of Lake Forest, Illinois | |
| Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. November 13, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home 320 East Vine Avenue Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 | |
| Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. November 14, 2009 at The Church of St. Mary 175 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 | |
| Arthur M. Baker, Jr., 79, a lifelong resident of Lake Forest, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2009 surrounded by family members. He was born August 26, 1930 at Lake Forest Hospital. Arthur served in the Korean War in the 2nd Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal with one Silver Star and the Medal of Valor for his heroism. Upon his return to Lake Forest he worked alongside his father and brother at Peter Baker Son & Company. In 1989 he formed Rondout Rockland Corporation where he worked up until his death. He served on the Board of Directors at Northern Trust Bank and on the Building Committee at Lake Forest Hospital. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 264, a member of the Knollwood Sportsman Club and Halter Wildlife. Arthur was an avid sportsman who loved golfing, hunting and fishing on Rainy Lake at Brule Island in Canada. Philanthropy was very important to Arthur. Throughout the years his generous support included Carmel Catholic High School, Lake Forest Hospital, Lambs Farm and other various organizations. He is survived by his sister Elaine, his 5 children Laura (fiancé Bill) of Tampa, FL, Nancy of Green Oaks, William of Corbin, KY, Donna (Corky) Baker Bishop of Charlottesville, VA and Susan (Craig) Phillips of Libertyville, 10 grandchildren, Courtney (Steve) Hardie, Justin, Kimberly, Matthew, Christopher, Scott, Michelle, Andrew, Nicole and Kathryne, and 2 great grandsons, Camden and Beckett. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Arthur Sr. and Erna and his brothers Peter and Russell. Visitation 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 13th at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009 the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Final resting place will be at St. Mary’s Fremont Center. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lake Forest Hospital or Lambs Farm. Info: (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com. | |
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