Karl Richard Baldridge

Karl Richard Baldridge, age 89 of Carlisle passed away on Friday October, 29 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1931 to parents Homer Franklin and Esther Mae Baldridge (Beesler).

Karl graduated from South Webster High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He retired from General Motors, and was one of the first police officers in the 1950’s for the village of Carlisle. Mr. Baldridge also loved horses, showing Tennessee Walking Horses, as well as old cars. He also was a long time coach at the Carlisle Baseball Association.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Christine Baldridge in 2013; his parents; and daughter Karla Tucker.

Karl is survived by his daughter, Connie Combs (Mike Zinck); sons, Frank Baldridge (Cindy), and Ron Baldridge; grandchildren, Scott Combs (Suzanne Wilp), Mark (Emily) Tucker, Matt Tucker, Stephanie Hogg (Ben); great-grandchildren, Tori, Teagan, and Julian Combs, Silas and Waverly Hogg; Carson, Milly Jane, and Jaxon; and his beloved dog, Fifi.

Visitation will take place on Saturday November 6, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Home, Franklin, Ohio 45005. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00pm. Burial will take place at Highlands Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the Baldridge family.