Obituary of Nicholas N. Baker

Orlando, FL – Nicholas N. Baker, 83, of Orlando, FL, died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his residence. Born September 30, 1931 in Indian Springs, IN, the son of Thomas Nicholas and Mary Lavere (Malone) Baker. Nick was married to Feliece Roberts, with whom he had 4 daughters. Nick was also married to Dorothy Jaus, who passed away in 1987 and Karin McCracken, who passed away in 2001. He retired in 1987 after thirty years as a tool grinder for Caterpillar in Decatur, IL. Soon after he moved to Florida to escape the winter cold and enjoy his retirement. Survivors include four daughters, Rebecca Doyle and partner, Mark Hawkins and Tresia Baker and partner, Pat Karas all of Florida, Susan Lovelett and husband, Chuck of Idaho and Benita Foster of Florida (a daughter of the heart); eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; a brother, Phillip Baker and wife, Margaret, of Bedford, IN; a sister, Margie Anderson and husband, Mark, of Bedford, IN. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, his wives and a daughter, Tonia Jaus. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9th at Williams Cemetery with Pastor Lyman Taylor officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.