Oliver Lynn (Dutch) Baker

Published 3:30 pm Sunday, April 7, 2024

Aug. 31, 1950-March 28, 2024

Oliver Lynn (Dutch) Baker 73 of White Pigeon, Michigan died

at home following a short illness on March 28, 2024.

Born in Plainwell on Aug. 31, 1950 the Son of Richard E

and Marilyn (Bigham) Baker. White Pigeon resident since 1995

coming from Dowagiac

High School Graduate, Tech School and The Police Academy.

Owner of Baker Sales, Howard Township Police Department,

and White Pigeon Chief of Police 1995 to 2015. Twin Lakes Fire

Chief, and Boy Scout Leader. Veteran of The US Army.

Married to Nancy L Harger on June 7, 1969, in Dowagiac, She

died on Sept. 9, 2021. Survived by His daughter Jody

(Matt) Weiderman, Son Richard F (Kathie Carpenter) Baker,

Grandchildren Charles Baker, Rikki Whiteman, Kiley Weiderman

McKenna Weiderman Several Great Grandchildren. Brother

Dan Baker, Sister Wendi Harwell, Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded by his parents, wife, Brothers Rusty, David, and Richard

Baker, Tony Boven, Gene (Bink) Bontrager, Sister Jody Smith,

Grandchild Josh Yahne, Great Grandchild Savannah Gardner.

Visitation 5 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the Calvary Bible Church

27032 Marcellus Highway, Dowagiac, Mi 49047 where Services

will be held 1 p.m., on Friday April 5, 2024, with Pastor Nate

Wilder officiating. Burial in South Wayne Cemetery. Donations to

The Calvary Bible Church. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral

Home, White Pigeon, Michigan.