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Louis Baker Obituary

Dr. Louis Baker, Jr. Dr. Louis Baker Jr., age 86, of Romeoville, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away February 28, 2014 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL to his late parents, Louis Sr. and Mildred Baker. Dr. Baker attended the Illinois Institute of Technology where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Chemical Engineering and his PH.D. in Chemistry in 1953. He was married to and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Baker; sons, Louis III (the late Maria), Lawrence (Mary Anne), Scott and Wayne (Rebecca Crawley) Baker; also his grandchildren, Jennifer, Lauren and Amanda. Dr. Baker worked at Argonne National Laboratories for 37 years, until his retirement in 1994. Dr. Baker was the 1973 recipient of the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award which is bestowed annually by the US Dept. of Energy in recognition of exceptional scientific, technical, and/or engineering achievements related to the broad missions of the US Department of Energy. Dr. Baker served as the National Secretary for the American Nuclear Society for which he was a life member as well as a life member of the American Chemical Society. A memorial visitation will be held on April 26, 2014 at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Rd. in Crest Hill, 60403 In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Rush-Copley Hospital Foundation benefiting the Rush-Copley Cancer Institute www.Rushcopley.com/giving Information at www.AndersonMemorial Chapel.com, 815-577-5250

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 12, 2014.

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Aaron Dawdy

May 7, 2014

Sadly I came across an article in which I found out about Lou. Ruth in words it's difficult, though my empathy and love are with you. Lou and yourself always treated me as a family member. Giving me gifts of memories and moments I otherwise would not have experienced. My love for you both I have carried with me and always will.

Aaron [email protected]

May 7, 2014

Sadly I just came across an article only to find out about Lou. Ruth my deepest and warmest empathy to you. Yourself and Lou always treated me like a family member leaving me with irreplaceable moments along with great memories I have I will carry with me always. Love too you Ruth.

Dave & Joyce Haeckel

April 5, 2014

We have many fond memories of Lou from our time at CCS. It seems camping weekends began with Lou setting up the pop-up tent/trailer after fixing Ruth a martini. He was such a unassuming quiet man who was an important part of our community. We would like to extend our sympathy to Ruth, Wayne, Scott and the rest of the family.

March 8, 2014

Louis and I were on the same team (Ravens) in the Neighborhood Boys Club in 1940 or so. I remember going to his apartment on Mozart Street to play chess. While neither he nor I were very good at sports, we liked to participate. He was one of my better friends on the team. Louis was a year older than me and while we attended the same Grammar and High Schools and even Illinois Tech, we never saw much of each other than our Ravens experiences.Sorry for your loss.

Jack Leske [email protected]

MARIE

March 7, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Baker family, take comfort in the fond memories of Dr. Baker you have to share with everyone.

March 7, 2014

My sincere condolences to family and friends , may cherished memories soon filled your hearts with joy as you remember the life shared together , and may the God of comfort and peace be with all of you.

Angela Harris

March 7, 2014

Dear Baker Family, I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that if you draw close to God, He will draw close to you. (James 4:8)

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