Raymond Richard Baer, 86, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Aurora, Indiana.
He was born May 5, 1931 in Aurora, IN, son of the late Raymond and Minnie Baer.
He served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Navy. Dutch was very proud of his military service. He was a member of the Aurora VFW and Legion.
Dutch was a 1949 graduate of Aurora High School and was an owner, operator and meat cutter for Aurora Parkview Grocery, formely Lachenmann Grocery. He and his wife Jackie went to Florida for the winters for 20 years. In the early years he enjoyed boating and camping. Dutch collected hats, enjoyed his MG car and liked to grill out. He helped with any task for friends and neighbors.
Surviving are children, Linda (James) Lawburgh of Lake Charles, LA, Doug (Ellen) Baer of Aurora, IN, Lisa (Richard Waller) Baer of Aurora, IN; siblings, Rosemary Kurita of Oakland, CA, James (Janet) Baer of Guilford, IN, Victor (Aileen) Baer of Aurora, IN; grandchildrens, Rick & Rob Jackson, Kristen & Derek Baer; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Kanen & Morgan Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Jacquelyn Baer, and brothers, Robert & Allen “Ted” Baer.
Friends will be received Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic Street, Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at the Funeral Home, at 5:30 pm with Bill Waller officiating.
Contributions may be made to the Aurora Life Squad. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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