Gregory Lynn Baker, 58, Haslett, Mich., formerly of Friedens, died Oct. 18, 2012, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Mich. Born July 20, 1954, in Somerset, son of Edwin and Mary (Hillegas) Baker. Preceded in death by his father-in-law Todd Brant. Survived by his parents, Friedens; wife Pamela (Brant) Baker; sons: Daniel Philip, Illinois, and girlfriend Amanda Madej, and David Andrew, married to Gabrielle (Feighner), Massachusetts; sisters: Bonnie Williams and husband Emilio, Laurel, Md.; Beth Schrock and husband Bryan, Friedens; and Melissa Reilly and fiance Mark Shaffer; mother-in-law Janet Brant; brother- and sister-in-law Kirsten and Kenny Hauger and Randy and Michelle Brant, all of Friedens; 12 nieces and nephews and three grand-nephews. Gregory was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Colorado State where he attained his Ph.D. in Chemistry. After graduating, he was employed by Bell Labs in Murray Hill, N.J., and Bellcore in Redbank, NJ. Most recently he worked for Michigan State University since 1992 where he was a professor of Organic Chemistry. He spent time with his family, the local community, church, and volunteered for local food banks. He had a passion for knowledge, understanding, hard work, and service. To his friends and family he was loved. To his current and former students he was a mentor. To his peers he was a friend and respected for his research and contributions in many fields of Science. He loved to vacation in Friedens at the family cabin and go camping at Roger’s Rock campground on Lake George in New York. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon Tuesday at Friedens Lutheran Church the Rev. Edward V. DeVore and Bishop Gregory Pile officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the family, to Friedens Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Mich., or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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