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- from newspaper obituary (posted on findagrave by Harold & Bonita Meier)
Eugene A. Baker, son of Geo. A. and Mary J. Baker, was born at Fayette, Iowa, July 19, 1866. He grew to manhood, working on the farm with his father. He was united in marriage with Miss Nora Powers, July 5th, 1894. After his marriage he lived for a time on farm with east of Oelwein, but for 16 years he has been employed as a laborer. He operated a dray for a time. For the last ten years he has been employed by Wm. Lingelbach. Five children were born into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, three girls and two boys. One son died two years ago. The children left with the mother to mourn the father's death are Bertha, Ada, Alice and George. Besides the immediate family there are two sisters, Mrs. Amy Lincoln, of Oelwein and Mrs. Anna Trumbar, of Maxwell, Iowa, and the aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Baker of this city. After a severe illness of four weeks during which time Mr. Baker's life hung almost constantly in the balance. He passed away at 6:30 o'clock Monday evening, January 12, aged 47 years, 5 months and 23 days. He made a heroic and patient fight for his life. Physicians, trained nurse and home did all that could be done, but could not stay the last enemy. His illness was the outbreaking of a trouble resulting from typhoid fever from which he suffered three years ago. Mr Baker was well known in Oelwein. He was one of the first to join the fire company and has been in continuous membership since joining. The members of the fire company appreciated his faithfulness and during his sickness and since his death they haven been faithful in what ever minitrations might be given to him and in his behalf. He had many friends and all who were acquainted with him knew him as a jolly good matured unselfish and generous man. One friend said of him that "Gene was happy and kindhearted. He didn't have much; but whatever did have, he was welling to give to anyone in need." May his friends and dear ones in the midst of sorrow and need, look towards the never failing source, and infinite supply of our Heavenly Father. The limitations of this life are many but God makes abundant provision for our daily need, and opens up the way for our eternal hope. The last services were held from the M.E. church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. J.P. VanHorn conducting the services. The city fireman in in uniform attended the services and the body was followed to its last resting place the the relatives and the many friends.
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1866 - 1914 (47 years)
