Leona Dora "Bobbi/Grandma" Baer

Leona Dora "Bobbi/Grandma" Baer

April 19, 1927 - September 2, 2022

Leona Dora "Bobbi/Grandma" Baer

April 19, 1927 - September 2, 2022


Residence: Delphi, Indiana

Died: Friday, September 2, 2022
Location: 1:58 a.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Indiana
 
Date of Birth: Tuesday, April 19, 1927

Age: 95
Birthplace: Walden, Colorado

Father: Lee Douglas Case

Mother: Dora Berdella (McCloud) Case

Resided in: Delphi, Indiana area most all of her life.


Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Delphi Wesleyan Church of 508 N. Union St., Delphi, Indiana 46923

Funeral Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022

Funeral Location a Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the Delphi Wesleyan Church located at 508 N. Union St. Delphi, IN 46923

Memorials may be given to the Delphi Wesleyan Church.  Envelopes will be available at the church or can be mailed to Miller - Roscka Funeral Home 6368 E. US Highway 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O the Baer Family.

Clergy: Pastor Brent Oliver and Pastor Dan Fisher


Burial will take place: On Saturday, September 10, 2022, following the Celebration of Life Service in the Mound Cemetery, Flora, Indiana. 

Biographical Information:

Bobbi was born and raised in Walden, Colorado, prior to moving to Delphi, Indiana as a war bride, she assisted in guarding the Japanese prisoners during WW2.  Once in Delphi she cared for her soon to be mother-in-law who passed in her arms.  She has worked in Delphi at Little's Clean O Rama, Peters Revington, Charlies Steak House, Noah's Ark Daycare prior to retiring.  Upon retiring, grandma started the Praying Grandma and Grandpa's as well as leading numerous Bible studies.  The only thing Grandma enjoyed more than spending time with her family was studying her Bible and sharing the word of God. Among her other interests were cooking for other people, entertaining and traveling with her family.  Bobbi attended Delphi Wesleyan Church and the First Assembly of God both of Delphi, Indiana. "Another Soldier Has Gone Home"

Marriage Information: On June 11, 1947, in Logansport, Indiana she Married William Charles "Bud" Baer.  He died on January 29, 1999.

Survivors include:

Two (2) Daughters,

Esther (husband Jerry) Hufford of Lafayette, Indiana and

Rachel (husband Tom) Wilmington-Sternberg of Lafayette, Indiana;

 

One (1) Son,

John Robert (wife Chela) Baer of Plymouth, Indiana;

 

Twelve (12) Grandchildren,

Thirty-six (36) Great Grandchildren,

Ten (10) Great-Great Grandchildren, and

One (1) Great-Great-Great Grandchild,

 

 

Preceded in Death:
Parents, Lee Douglas & Dora Berdella (McCloud) Case;

Miscarried Infant Twins;

Son, Everett Lee "Teddy" Baer;

Husband, William Charles "Bud" Baer;

Two (2) Brothers.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.

 

 



Schedule of Services

Visitation

Delphi Wesleyan Church

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  • 508 N. Union St.
    Delphi, IN 46923

Funeral Service

Delphi Wesleyan Church

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  • 508 N. Union St.
    Delphi, IN 46923

Graveside Service

Mound Cemetery

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