Walter Earl Baker, age 82, of La Porte, passed away on May 26, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Laporte, IN, on January 5, 1932 to Harry and Lillian (Mitchell ) Baker.
On January 26, 1952, he married Patricia Marie (Steele) Baker who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, three Sons, Lyle Baker of La Porte, Harold Baker Fayetteville, GA, Colin Baker of Sharpsburg, GA; three Daughters, Roberta Morton of Mill Creek, IN, Rebekah Sears of Peru, IN, Pamela Luzadder of Goose Creek, S.C.; two Sisters, Jane Myers of Niles, MI, and Sarah Sims of Mill Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, June Searing, Laura Hill, Nancy Harmon; and two brothers, Carl Baker, and Johnny Stevens.
Walter served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired after a career with the U.S. Postal Service. Walter loved camping and traveling and even traveled to all 50 states.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Thomas Troxell officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to IU Health La Porte Hospital VNA Hospice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.