Elroy Baker
March 11, 1933 ~ August 12, 2012
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Elroy Baker, 79, of Wecota, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 20, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wecota with Rev. Timothy Koch officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Elroy Baker was born on March 11, 1933 in Hereford, SD to Floyd and Roxanne (Mobley) Baker. He attended elementary school in Hereford until the 8th grade when his father became too ill to work. Elroy then began his working career on the family farm.
Elroy served his family as well as several other ranchers in the area in addition to working in the construction industry until he was drafted into the Army in 1955. He served honorably for his country, including 13 months of service in Japan following WWII. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1961.
Elroy was married to Frankie Ferguson on December 1, 1957 in Union Center, SD. He worked at Union Center Cooperative until 1963 when he took a managing position with Farmers Union Cooperative in Wecota, SD. He managed the Coop in Wecota for 23 years during which time he received many Sparkle Awards and loved his work. He retired from the Coop and started his family owned business, Baker’s Spraying Service in 1985. He actively managed, worked, and maintained the business until October of this past year when he became too ill to continue in his current capacity and turned it over to his son, Clyde. He continued to work with the business until his death.
Elroy’s hobbies included spending time with his family, gardening, watching his grandchildren play sports, working, and being with his dog. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wecota as well as the American Legion of Faulkton.
He is survived by his wife Frankie; their three children: Clyde (Traci) Baker of Faulkton, Twila (Gary) Rausch of Onaka, and Darcy (Greg) Swier of Crooks; as well as ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and his brother Raymond (Mary) Baker of Hereford, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.
He will be greatly missed.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Elroy’s arrangements.
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. We know what a difficult time this is for you and how much you are going to miss Elroy. May it comfort you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. In Deepest Sympathy, Jeff and JoDee Bryant
Sorry to hear about your loved one.
Our love Frankie,goes out to you and
your family. Ruth
Darcy and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Frankie & Family:
So Sorry for your loss
Frankie and family so to hear of your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers .
Our deepest condolences to Elroy’s family during this difficult time. I enjoyed working for him at Cenex and have wonderful memories during that time. Elroy was a kind person and always willing to help people. He will be greatly missed by many. God Bless each of you.
THANKS FOR SERVING
Frankie, Clyde, Twila, Darcy and families
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are sending our deepest condolences, to the entire Baker Family on the loss of your loved one. Keep your memories and all the good times close at hand and never let them fade away. May the Lord give you strength and comfort in the days that lie ahead. We are thinking of you all, at this very trying time.
Thoughts & Prayers,
Starla & Dennis Volk
Frankie and family,
May you feel comfort knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
We have many fond memories of the Baker family and the times we spent in Wecota. Elroy was always such a delight to be around.
May God bless you with His strength, peace and love.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Jim & Jan Couchman
Darcy and family,
Thinking of you in friendship and in sympathy. God bless each of you.