Memorial
Kenneth J. Baker, 66, of Cedar Rapids died Sunday December 21, 2014 at Manor Care after a short illness. Services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at the Woodbridge Cemetery in rural Cedar County. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday.
Survivors include two daughters Amanda (Ryne) Tope of Marion and Michelle (Dave Grifhorst) of Madison, Wisconsin, a son Matthew (Kim Haymond) of Kansas City, Kansas and his dog Willie “Bean”. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca.
Kenneth was born on July 14, 1948 in Iowa City the son of Harlan and Florence Gideon Baker. He Married Rebecca A. Wehde on March 14, 1974 in Iowa City. Rebecca passed away in 2003.
Ken was a project engineer at Rockwell Collins for over 42 years. He enjoyed computer games, his job and co-workers and especially the time spent with his beloved family. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established in Ken’s name.