Obituary of Rodney Owen Baker

Dansville- Rodney Owen Baker age 91, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025, at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Wayland on November 11, 1933, a son of the late Joseph and May (Waggoner) Baker. He was married for 66 years to Carolyn (Wehling) Baker who predeceased him in 2023. He was also predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. Rodney worked for New York State Electric and Gas in Dansville and retired as Chief Lineman, serving the community for over 40 years. He served during the Korean War and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was an avid turkey and deer hunter and loved to tend to his garden each summer. Surviving Rodney are his children, Steven (Arline) Baker, daughters, Janet (Alex) Puentes, Diane (Steven) Marsfelder, grandchildren, Kyle (Renee) Baker, Andy (Michelle) Strommen, Nina (Zack) Pile, three great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Luke Pile, Poppy Baker, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday March 31st, from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc. 271 Main St., Dansville. Burial to follow with Full Military Honors, in Greenmount Cemetery. Online memories may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.