Richard L. Baker, 88, a lifelong Herkimer resident, joined his grandson Allan in eternal rest on Wednesday morning, June 22, 2005, peacefully in his home with the love and support of his family at his side. He was born on October 13, 1916 in Herkimer, a son of the late Claude and Lillian (Case) Baker and was educated in Herkimer schools. His marriage to the former Katherine M. Miller took place at the First United Methodist Church in Herkimer on May 6, 1939, a blessed union of 66 years. His last professional employment was with the Mohawk Valley General Hospital where he was employed in the maintenance department. He was employed in field engineering for twenty nine years at UNIVAC. As a family-oriented man who truly enjoyed his loved ones, he was a good and exemplary husband, father and grandfather who took his responsibilities very seriously and lived up to them successfully. One of his favorite leisure activities was playing bingo. Richard was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Herkimer-Little Falls. He also was a member of the East Herkimer Exempt Firemen, Herkimer Lodge # 423 Free and Accepted Masons, and the town of Herkimer Senior Citizens. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathering, at home; two children: Richard L. Baker, Jr. and wife Patricia of Herkimer and Sheila A. Rockwell and husband Wayne; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters and by his grandson, Allan Baker who was tragically taken shortly after visiting his grandfather. In keeping with the wishes of Richard there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, town of Little Falls, on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 commencing at 11 am with the Rev. Wrightson Tongue, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Herkimer-Little Falls, officiating. The family is being served by the Holleran & Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, (866-1011).