Charles Raymond “Fuzz” Baker, 94, of Etna Green, Ind., passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka, Ind.
Charles was born to Ray Russel and Zelda Gayle Yazel Baker on April 8, 1929, in Etna Green, Ind. He graduated from Etna Green High School in 1947. He married Helen J. Kuhn on May 13, 1950, and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2003.
He was a member of the Etna Green Church of Christ and a former member of the Lion’s Club. He was a painter and wallpaper installer. He enjoyed playing piano and organ for the Etna Green Church of Christ for over 50 years, and playing cards, especially euchre and bridge.
Fuzz will be missed by his daughter, Tammy (Bruce) Tutorow of Etna Green, Ind.; his sons: Garry Baker of Etna Green, Ind.; Barry (Laura) Baker of Etna Green, Ind.; Jan (Jane) Baker of South Bend, Ind.; his seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Fuzz was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; his sister Betty Davis; and his brothers: Richard Baker and Donald Baker.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Etna Green Church of Christ, 206 W. Broadway St., Etna Green, IN 46524. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Jordan Ickes officiating.
The burial will take place in Etna Green Cemetery, 10305 W. 300 N. [High Street], Etna Green.
Memorial donations may be made in honor of Fuzz to the Etna Green Church of Christ, 206 W. Broadway St., Etna Green, IN 46524.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Fuzz and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.