George N. Baker
November 9, 1958 - August 14, 2021
George N. Baker, 62, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. George was born November 9, 1958 in Evansville to the late Kenneth and Martha (Ellard) Baker. He worked for Zeidler Floral in the wholesale division for over 32 years and after retiring from Zeidler’s began working as a volunteer at SWIRCA. George was a true family man; loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly and he enjoyed their family dinners together. He was a master chili maker and loved his dog, Rocky. Surviving George are his wife of 41 years, Jeanie (Dippel) Baker; daughters, Melanie (Ryan) Reising of Mt. Vernon and Briana (Kevin King) Baker of Evansville; a son, Kenny (Jean Zelenko) Baker of Newburgh; two sisters, Shara (Dennis) Toole and Beverly Clayton; grandchildren, Jacob Reising, Alayna Reising, Devin Baker and Emily Reising; a sister-in-law, Deanna Aiton and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Aiton and by an aunt, Juanita Burton. Funeral services for George will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Jason McCord officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. The family requests that anyone who attends please wear a mask to protect themselves and others. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SWIRCA, 16 W. Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
George N. Baker, 62, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. George was born November 9, 1958 in Evansville to the late Kenneth and Martha (Ellard) Baker. He worked for Zeidler Floral in the... View Obituary & Service Information