Richard H.

Baker

Richard H. Baker, 85 of St. Louis, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2026 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 9, 1941 in New Hope, MO to William F. and Alice Lorene (nee: Meuth) Baker.

Richard married Mary Hardin and she passed away in 1992.

The U.S. Army veteran enjoyed reading western books. His favorite author was Louis L’Amour. He also enjoyed watching television.

Richard is survived by a daughter, Sonja ( Frank) Paul of Marienthal, KS; 2 sons: Richard H. Baker, Jr of Bethany, MO and Brian (Stacy) Baker of Bethany, MO; 8 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Besides his wife and parents, Richard is preceded in death by 4 brothers: Forrest Baker, George Baker, Robert Baker and Tommy Baker and 5 sisters: Catherine Baker, Lenora Vaughn, Alice Throckmorton, Betty Riden and Eileen Wade.

Inurnment will take place at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com