BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 68 year old Ned Stuart Baker of Ankeny, Iowa and formerly of Huxley, Iowa. He passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home.

Ned was born on November 14, 1952 at the Boone County Hospital, the son of Arnold Robert and Mildred Irene (Buechler) Baker. All seven members of the Baker family were baptized on March 25, 1956 at First Presbyterian Church in Boone. Throughout childhood, Ned spent many nights at Memorial Park watching baseball games. He graduated from Boone High School in 1971.

Ned lived in Western Iowa from graduation until 1998 when he moved to Huxley. While living in Huxley, he was a member of Fjeldberg Lutheran Church. In 2018, Ned moved to Ankeny where he became a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Ned knew no strangers and was always talkative. He loved to chat about sports, his number one passion. Ned could tell you about all the major league parks, statistics, and he could beat anyone at trivia! He spent a lot of time listening to KWBG Radio keeping up with his hometown of Boone. Ned loved his family, especially enjoying family gatherings and motor coach trips.

Ned was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gale R. Baker. He is survived by his brother, Gerald A. (Mary Ann) Baker of Decorah; sisters, Judith E. Thompson of Ankeny and Donna B. (Michael) Russell of Indianola; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and extended family members.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Fjeldberg Lutheran Church or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.

Ned Stuart Baker, 68, Ankeny, Iowa and formerly of Huxley, Iowa.