Robert V. Baker

Robert V. Baker, 81, of Downingtown, formerly of Coatesville, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Lifecare Hospital in West Chester. He was the husband of the late Helen E. Baker who died in 1995. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John A. Baker, Sr. and Marjorie Echoff Baker.

An area resident all his life, he served honorably in the US Army in the Korean War and was awarded four Bronze Battle Stars and the Presidential Unit Citation Award. After the war, he was employed by Lukens Steel co. in by products retiring in 1989. After retirement bob also worked for Citadel Credit Union in the mailroom and the Little Chef Restaurant in Coatesville.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed many golfing trips with his friends to Mrytle Beach.

He is survived by one son Barry Baker, Sr. of Downingtown, two step daughters Cheryl Gaudi of Thorndale and Patty McComsey of Coatesville, twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three brothers Charles L. Baker of Downingtown, William H. Baker of Downingtown and Thomas R. Baker and wife Jill of Coatesville, step brother Robert Hendrickson,  numerous nieces and nephews, special niece and caregiver Gail B. Dooley of Downingtown and dear friends Paul and Joanne Krupansky of Coatesville. He was preceded in death by two brothers Richard D. Baker and john A. Baker, sister Margaret "Dot" Henry and sister-in-law Doris M. Baker.

A celebration of his life service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 10 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be snet to the American Heart Association 625 W. Ridge Pikes #100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com