Rick Baker

Rick L. Baker, 66, of Van Wert, died 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, Ohio; 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 12:00pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Van Wert V.F.W.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Van Wert V.F.W.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.