James Riley Baer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James R. Baer, 68, passed away on June 15, 2012 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Monroe Michigan on April 18, 1944. Jim served his country honorably in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Prior to his retirement in 2003, he was employed at General Motors/Power Train for 35 years as a machine repairman. He was a proud union member of UAW Local 14, where he served as a committee man for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, .cooking and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deaner; children, P.J. (Joe) Lawniczak of Toledo, Laurey Ann (Andrea “Drea” Nowacki) Baer of Toledo, Bradley James (Melissa) Baer of Adrian MI; grandchildren, Jacob Riley and Chase Edmond Lawniczak, Colbie Leigh Baer; brother, John (Lois) Baer of Montpelier OH; aunt, Aldine Sarkisian of Toledo OH, sister-in-law Mary Lynn Bradley of Ottawa Lake MI; best friends Dean and Nancy Redfield of Temperance MI, and several nieces and nephews. Jim's family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg for all of their care and support. Friends are invited to visit from 2:00-8:00PM on Thursday, June 21, 2012 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. Interment will be private. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Toledo Humane Society or the charity of the donor's choice.

James Riley Baer

April 18, 1944 - June 15, 2012