Robert W. "Bob" Baker, 52, of Kenosha, passed away Sunday, January 13th, 2008, at St. Catherine's Medical Campus. Born on July 9, 1955, in Evergreen Park, IL, he was the son of Robert A. and Josephine A. (Lenckus) Baker. He was educated in the schools of Illinois. He and his wife came to Kenosha six years ago from Glendale Heights, IL, to make their home. On September 12, 1976, he married Laura M. Kimball in Oak Park, IL. He had formerly been employed by American Hotel Register as a salesman for many years. Bob enjoyed teaching older people exercising and volunteered at the Kenosha YMCA "Silver Sneakers" Program and the Dynamic Alliance for Health. He especially enjoyed trivia, loved music and he had been a DJ earlier in life. He liked sports, including Paint ball. Surviving are his wife, Laura of Kenosha; two daughters, Koreen M. Baker of Woodridge, IL, and Lindsay A. Baker of Kenosha; two brothers, James A. Baker of Justice, IL, and Richard A. Baker of Evergreen park, IL; and his four grandchildren, Demetrius, Elijah, Ayden and Jeramiah Jr. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 18th, at Proko Funeral Home at 8:00 pm. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Robert's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Anonymous
Bob has touched the lives of so many. He will be missed. I was so blessed to have known Bob for the short time that I did. May Bob rest in peace and God Bless the family.
Felecia Harris
Laura & Family,Laura I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Bob was a really nice fun person. He will be missed.
Tony, Sicily, Cody & Gage Kaminski
Laura and Family,I am deeply saddened for the loss of a great and heartfelt cousin. I know he will be missed very much. Even though the cousins didn't get together as much as we would of liked, he was always there to keep us all together. You never really realize how much someone is missed until you cannot see or hear them again. The good part is that he is with Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Rich in Heaven with God. He never got to meet my step son and my newborn but I know he would of been a great second cousin to them. I remember when he was with his brothers and the whole family, there was never a bad time, it was more like a comedy show than anything. I know my brother Billy was devastated about the news. He had to work and can't make it to the wake, he sends his deepest condolences. I know he tried to do everything to be there with all of you, but he couldn't. We love you all very much and we will miss a great cousin.
amanda geissmann
June 14, 2008
My uncle bob was a great guy and did anything that he could do to help other people. He was loved by many including me and he will be missed forever. I know that he is in a better place. But I wish that i could see him. i will miss him. And so many other people will to. He will always be loved. love always and forever, Amanda
Andrea
January 21, 2008
Bob was an inspiration to me. My teen age son and I took his class at the YMCA several times last summer, and a few times he took the time to drive to Chicago just to talk to me about my work out goals etc... He was always telling us stories about his grandchildren that he loved so much.
Auntie Junie
January 21, 2008
Dearest Laura,Iam still stunned over the loss of my 1st nephew Bobby.... we send our deepest sympathy. Junie & John
Bob & Debbie Nordstrom
January 20, 2008
Our blessings to Laura & Baker Family,We will truly miss Bob and his wonderful personality!All the great times we had! Camping, going to concerts, going to dinner or just talking over coffee at Starbucks!We shared alot and became great friends in the 10 or so years we have known him. Reading all these letters show you what a bright light he was in so many peoples lives! There are so many tears over the loss of this great guy.He is in a better place and feeling no more pain!He is up there Still looking out for you and joking and laughing with everyone up there. I am sure he is the life of the party as usual!!!Laura -Our prayers go out to you and Bob.That God blesses you during this sad time to give you the strengthto move on.Love, your friends - Bob & Debbie Nordstrom
Barbara Weatherspoon
January 18, 2008
Dear Laura,sorry to hear about the passing of Bob.My prayers are with you and your family.Bob was a very nice person to know.Always had a smile on his face.And a kind word to say to you when he saw you.He loved his grandkids so much,he was alwasy talking about them and the things he had done for them.He will be missed a lot.It seems so hard now,but as the time goes by God will help you deal with it.It will get eaiser to handle.Stay prayful and God will bring you thru. IN SYMPATHY,BARBARA WEATHERSPOON
Suellen Hawking
January 18, 2008
Dear Bob & Jo,Please accept my deepest condolences. I am sorry that I am unable to make it to Kenosha at this time, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in the knowledge that Bob is in a better place.Suellen Hawking
Dee McComb and Missy Voigtsberger
January 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of a wonderful friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed by all of us.Dee McComb and Missy Voigtsberger
Robin Ashley
January 17, 2008
Dear Laura, Robert was an excellent trainer, long on tolerance and humor. He made my workouts fun and always praised me for a good job. I know Your loss is great, but i am sure knowing he is out of pain and suffering is giving you comfort. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Robin
Patrice Maslajczuk
January 17, 2008
Laura,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was a bigger than life kinda guy and I think about him often. I know he will be smiling down and watching over you.
Jim Baker
January 17, 2008
My uncle was a great man that loved to excel at everything he did, especially when it came to sports and music. I remember helping him with landscaping and his dj work once and how much fun i had with him. He was always upbeat and jokeful about everything, because he made it a point to find a brighter side to everything. I love him very much and i'll miss him always.
Joy Medina
January 17, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I attended his classes at Dynamic Alliance for Health. He taught me a lot and I will forever be greatful. You are all in my thoughts. He will be missed by all the lives he has touched. Love, Joy Medina
Bob Turas
January 16, 2008
Dear Laura & Family,I am so sorry for your great loss. I am very grateful that I was able to visit with you both when you came to see his family here in "The Valley of The Sun."Bob and I got along very well when I worked at American Hotel Register Company on the Best Western Sales Team across from him. We had great fun playing Fantasy Football and servicing our separate account bases across the United States.I came to know Bob quite well over the years and enjoyed our long distance relationship when I moved here to the Phoenix area. We talked a few times about his exercise program for seniors and he was very proud of the impact he was having in touching so different people. Bob made a difference in many lives and mine was more full and complete because of him. I still hit my knees every night before I go to sleep and talk with GOD. Bob and his entire family have a top spot in those prayers...
Cheri Rohloff
January 16, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to Bob's family. Although I only knew him a short time, I thought he was a great guy! Always talking about his family, his beautiful daughters and his wonderful grandchildren. He would talk about the great times he had with his grandchildren and how proud he was of his daughters. He was a good man. My deepest sympathies to the family.
John Gregory
January 16, 2008
I'm so sorry and shocked to find out about Bob. He was always funny and interesting in Silver Sneakers. He made it a real social event. Bob was very proud of his grand kids and an enthusiastic Bears Fan. We left for the winter in October and I looked forward to seeing him again in the spring. He will surely be missed by many.
sandra glover
January 16, 2008
To Laura and Family,My prayers are with you in this sad hour. I know God will wipe away every tear that you shed. Bob use to be my cube partner and he was a great person very kind and sweet. Keep looking up for all of our help come from above if i can do anything for you please let me know.
Elaine Carter
January 16, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Amanda Koerper
January 15, 2008
Laura and Family,First of all i want to start with saying that i am Barb's youngest daughter. I met him when my mom's friend and her were working out with bob. I got really close to him, he was almost a brother to me. We shard many common interests which was very amusing to me. Bob and i both loved the same music. We could have a great convo about it and i will really miss that.personally i could of called him my best friend.He will always be remembered and i'll never forget the times we shared.Inside i know that he is watching over us all. he will always be in my prayers god bless you all love, Amanda
Alice Conradt
January 15, 2008
Bob will be sadly missed by many at the Kenosha YMCA but very fondly remembered. He was a wonderful man with a zest for life, a passion for helping people with a great sense of humor. He touched the lives of his Silver Sneakers Participants and helped to improve their health and wellbeing unselfishly. He even managed to make friends with a couple Packer fans. He was not only a volunteer employee but he was also our friend. We will miss him greatly but smile at every memory with him. Thank you for sharing him and allowing him to bless our lives.
Barbara Koerper ( Friend)
January 15, 2008
Laura & Family, Robert (Bob) Will Be Gratefully Missed He Has Been A Very Special Person In My Life Too. His Inspirations And Faith In Me Will Go On For Ever As Will His Memories. God Bless You An Guide You Thur this Hard Time. And If There Is Anything I Can Do Please Don't Hesitate To Call. God Bless You All Hugs Barbara
Dorothy Lenckus
January 15, 2008
Laural and Family I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.BOBBY WILL BE MISSED .He is not sick any more ,he is in a good place.He ,Rich,and Ma is up there watching us .God Bless all of you .it will be rough but you will get through it . May God be with you all Aunt Dorothy
Uncle Marty & Auntie Helen
January 15, 2008
Dear Laura and Family,Our prayers,love,kisses and hugs are wrapped around you even though we can not be there with you. We will always miss Bobby but he will live forever in our hearts. Love Uncle Marty & Auntie Helen