The Rev. Robert “Bob,” Baer, 82, of Geistown went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center.
Born June 11, 1933 in Clearfield, he was son of the late Haven and Ida (Smith) Baer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janice M. (Brock) Baer, to whom he was married July 14, 1956.
He is survived by his daughters, Darlene, wife of Keith Krumenacker of Portage; Nadine, wife of Danny Wilson of Abbottstown; Marlene, wife of Richard Cameron of Johnstown; Charlene, wife of Randy Jewart of Natrona Heights; and Arlene, wife of Charles Crouch of Coal Center.
He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Sibbie, wife of Duane Rowles of Clearfield.
He was a graduate of the Clearfield High School and Nyack College, Nyack, NY. As a faithful and dedicated servant of God, he sought to share the love of Christ with others.
His legacy to all who knew him will continue through his values and integrity, generous personality and compassion.
Friends will be received at the Johnstown Alliance Church, 100 Arbutus Ave., from 1 p.m. until time of Going Home Service at 4 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Paul Cope officiating.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Hope Cemetery, South Fork.
Arrangements are by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork.
As an expression of sympathy, please consider memorial donations to the Great Commission Fund of the Christian Missionary Alliance or the Mahaffey Camp & Conference Center.
(www.DimondFuneralHome.com)