SENECA, Ill. — Mr. Gerald J. Baker, Sr., 87, of Seneca, Ill., passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Morris Hospital.

Born May 4, 1924 in Kinsman, Ill., Gerald was the son of Jesse George and Mary (Rosendahl) Baker. He married Margaret Hanson Aug. 18, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kewanee, Ill.

Gerald was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He was a farmer and also owned and operated a construction business. He was very active in service to the Lord.  Also, in 1951, he was the recipient of the Boy Scouts of America’s Presidents’ Award.