Robert Frederick Baecker
Lansing, Michigan
Born September 11, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Clemens and Mary (Chermak) Baecker passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the age of 83.
Robert was a 1961 graduate of Lansing Sexton High School and received his Associate’s Degree from L.C.C. He served in the U.S. Navy and following his service he worked for the Grounds Department at M.S.U. Robert was an avid reader and enjoyed listening to Classical music.
Surviving are his brother, Walter Baecker; his sister, Ellie Ling along with many nieces and nephews and their families.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Karl Baecker.
A private family service will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in memory of Robert, to a charity of their choice.
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Bob Riker
May 27, 2026 at 5:38 pmTo sister Ellie, my condolences.
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James Kane
May 31, 2026 at 7:39 amI worked with Bob at MSU Landscape Services and he was a very nice person, always making conversation and laughter. I lost touch with Bob after he left M.S.U., however, late October 2025
I was in E. Lansing and who did I see, Bob and I was glad that I was able to talk with him for a while and catch up some.
He will be missed by many; however, he will not be forgotten by the people that he touched.
Bradly Rakowski
June 5, 2026 at 3:10 amI will miss my dear friend Robert (Bob) of 32 years, very much. He always found art in things most people discarded or dismissed, finding beauty or use in them. He created art with the things he collected, sometimes unconventional, but his hands were always busy. I cannot walk past a purple iris or day lily without thinking about my friend and his art that he collected and cherished.
I am so saddened by his passing, but I will always remember him and all his tales. I’ll miss all his phone calls, his humor and him always trying to give me life lessons.
My deepest condolences Walter and Ellie on the loss of your brother. His memory will live on with me.