Paul Richard Baker

Paul Richard Baker, 81, of Greenville, passed away on April 12, 2011 at Wayne Healthcare in Greenville. Paul was born on December 10, 1929 in Greenville to the late Vern and Ruby (Coover) Baker. Paul worked for Hamilton Motors in Greenville as a Parts Manager for 16 years and also worked in the sales department for 10 years. Paul enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and helping his wife in the garden. He and his wife enjoyed spending the winters in Florida for 28 years. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his sister, Doris Brewer. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Thelma (Hollinger) Baker, whom he married on January 22, 1949; two sons, Gary (Irene) Baker of Lebanon, Ohio and Dennis (Pat) Baker of Gettysburg, Ohio; a brother Lowell Baker of Metamora, Illinois; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Braund Funeral Home in New Madison with the Bill Baker being asked to officiate. The family will receive friends 1 hour before the funeral service. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to storchbraundfuneralhome.com.