SALEM – Robert “Beaker” E. Baker Jr. passed away suddenly at the age of 51 on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1973, to the late Robert E. Baker Sr. and Janet (Westphal) Baker.

Beaker is survived by his mother, Janet Baker; brother, Michael (Kristen) Baker and daughter, Brittiany; half-sister, Angela Smith; maternal grandmother, Shirley Westphal; several aunts and uncles; two nieces, and a nephew.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Don and Mary Berry and maternal grandfather, Edward Westphal.

The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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