Dick Baker

September 25, 1936 - September 19, 2019

Richard Reid “Dick” Baker, 82, of Plainfield, passed away at 9:25 a.m., on Thursday, September 19, 2019, while surrounded by his family in the Gathering Together of Plainfield. He was born on September 25, 1936, in Greene County, to the late Kennith Lane and Ruth (Watson) Baker. Raised with three siblings, Dick graduated from the private one room school house known as Linton Stockton in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Mignon “Sue” Donahue on December 23, 1956. A loyal husband and beloved father of five children, he diligently provided for his family by working as a supervisor at Allison’s Transmission for 39 years. In addition, he was skilled in carpentry and owned a woodworking business named “Crafts by Baker” where he installed interior finish, designer baseboards and cabinets around Marion County. Hardworking and humble, he was a prideful, self-made man who applied himself to work and was good at what he did. Nicknamed Grandpa Grump, his no handout or whining intolerance was lifted with age and he was blessed to watch his grandchildren mature. A dog lover, Dick was very close with a mini Pomeranian named Gabby. Thoroughly enjoying the great outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf at Eagle Pines in Mooresville. The Baker’s created many memories while teaching the kids how to rough it on family camping trips. After retiring, he liked to take his work to weekend crafts shows and was a frequent diner at the Golden Corral in Plainfield. Always on the go and busy by nature, Dick knew thy self and his journey was led with a strong will and peculiar mind. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him. Survivors include his loving wife and partner of 64 years, Mignon “Sue” Baker of Plainfield; children, Lisa Fairfield (husband, Rick) of Martinsville, Lauri Weatherman (husband, Tom) of Camby, Tim Baker of Plainfield and Lana Sweeney (wife, Jennifer) of Cataract; siblings, Mike Baker (wife, Wilma) of Linton, Tom Baker of Brownsburg and Linda Baker of Tennessee; grandchildren, Ryan Fairfield (wife, Summer) of Camby, Christa Fortner (husband, Brandon) of Eminence, Nicholas Fairfield of Monrovia, Rachel Weatherman of Indianapolis, Elicia Sweeney of Mooresville and Ashley Rose of Indianapolis; great grandchildren, Landon, Dakota, Chase and Ava. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering held from 6-8pm, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, in Monrovia. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements were entrusted and performed by Light Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local non-for-profit hospice home called Gathering Together, 147 N. Center St., Plainfield, IN 46168. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence or light a candle in Dick’s memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com or search Facebook @monroviafuneralhome.