PAYNE, OH:
Elmer J. Baker, age 68, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home in Payne.
Elmer was born on March 25, 1955 in Van Wert, OH to the late Elmer and Thelma (Rodman) Baker. On December 17, 1988, he married Cheryl (Woodard) Tillotson who survives. Elmer retired in 2009 from Federal Mogul in Van Wert after 17 years, where he was a lead man on the manufacturing line. Elmer was a devoted member of Payne Church of the Nazarene. He loved metal detecting, fishing, writing music and playing guitar in his spare time.
Along with his loving wife, Elmer is survived by sons: David (Tracie) Tillotson, Graytown, OH; Jeremy (Deanna) Tillotson, Fort Wayne, IN; daughters: Bobbi Baker, Herman, MO; Ashley Simonin, Lima, OH; sister, Joann (Roger) Barker, Defiance, OH; 8 grandchildren.
Elmer was also preceded in death by brothers: John and Glen Baker; sisters: Erma Friend, Rose Marie Maples, Carolyn Goins, Nellie Mae Hartman, and Toni Searfoss.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Payne Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Mike Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Lehman Cemetery, Benton Township.
Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elmer’s memory to Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E Orchard St, Payne, OH 45880 or Paulding County Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, 401 E. Jackson St., Paulding, OH 45879.
Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.
