Bob was born on July 4, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. Baker and Flora Mae Baker.
Survivors include his 5 children, Beth Wiebe, Kathy Baker, Mike Baker, Jenny Worden and Amy Wilson; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; his sister, Nancy Langford; 5 nephews and 2 nieces.