Bob Baker, who passed away on September 4, 2025, will be remembered at a celebration of life at 10:30 a.m., on October 11, 2025, at the cemetery in Lucas. All who knew Bob are invited to join his wife; Doneida, children; Carrie Beach, Michelle Mettlen, and Kyle Baker and their families in honoring him and his friendships and life of service to others. A short graveside service will be led by Pastor Josh Leu with Masonic rites following. After the service, everyone is invited to lunch and a time of fellowship at 120 South Duwe Avenue (2 blocks south of the cemetery). The family encourages guests to wear their favorite sports team attire in remembrance of Bob's love of sports - especially his Chiefs, Royals, KU, and K-State. Memorials have been designated to First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Robert "Bob" Scott Baker, 79, passed away surrounded by family on September 4, 2025, at Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born July 23, 1946, in Moran, Kan., to Clarence & Edith (Lantz) Baker.

Bob attended trade school after high school and worked as a barber, owning his own shop in Pleasanton. He worked many years in the oil field and worked his way up and retired at Harbison Fischer in 2005 in sales.  He married Doneida Messick January 25, 1970, in Claflin. They made Great Bend their home in 1973. He was a faithful member of First Christian Church, volunteering at the local food bank, and was a member of Masonic Lodge #15, serving in many roles, including master three times. He enjoyed fishing, sharing oilfield stories, tending to his garden, reading, and feeding birds and squirrels. But, above all, he loved spending time with his grandkids and great granddaughter and supported them in all of their interests.

Bob was a hard worker in all sense of the word, took wonderful care of his family and wife, was a friend to everyone, and always ready to start a conversation with people. He didn't always remember their name but no one would have ever known because he would visit and visit. He enjoyed watching the Cheifs and Royals play and rarely missed a game. He was an avid K-State, KU and Great Bend Panthers fan. His favorite teams were the ones his grandchildren were on. He was often seen spending days with his great grandaughter Anna, who he called "poodle-doop". It was often joked that his favorite passtime was "organizing cars" in the driveway when family was in town. He enjoyed fishing with his son and grandsons and enjoyed retelling stories of fish he had caught. After his retirement, he enjoyed wintering in Mesa and camping at various lakes in Kansas. Many laughs were shared with his family and friends who's time he enjoyed most.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Doneida Baker; son, Kyle Baker and his wife Stacy of Gardner; daughters, Carrie Beach and her husband David of Stokesdale, N.C., Michelle Mettlen and her husband Jeff of Great Bend; grandchildren, Alex Beach, Annika Beach, Makenna Park and her husband Tyler, Jayln Mettlen and her significant other Brenton Edwards, Ava Baker, Sophie Baker; great granddaughter, Anna Park "poodle-doop); sister, Carolyn Himle and her husband Duane. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Beau Mettlen.