Born June 1, 1932, in Wormleysburg, PA; he was the son of the late Frederick Charles and Martha (Eslinger) Baker; and preceded in death by his first wife, Doris M. Baker; son David B. Baker and step-grandson, Tristan Neal.
Surviving is his wife, Phyllis A. Baker; son, Jeffery Baker; two daughters, Diane Zellers (Scott) and Julie Stefanowicz (Glenn); a stepson, Jerry Neal (Jane); stepdaughter, Fran Shumway (Steve); 5 grandchildren, Heidi Crisp (Matthew), Melissa Bordner, Jennifer Hamme (Tim), Laura Mader and Skylar Neal (Jackie); and 7 great-grandchildren, Trista Bordner, Jacob Mader, Landyn Hamme, Greyson Bordner, Easton Crisp, Calvari Crisp and Sawyer Stine.
Elmer was a retired machinist from TRW, a Central Dauphin School Bus Driver and a U. S. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War.
Elmer was a member of the Capital Bible Church and the Linglestown American Legion Post 272.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2023, in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. The burial will be in Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill, PA. A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM Thursday until the time . the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elmer’s name to the Capital Bible Church, 7900 Capital Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neillharrisburg.com for the Baker family.